Althea, (marshmallows.) See Remarks on Poultices.
Alum. It possesses powerful astringent properties, and, when burnt and pulverized, is useful to remove proud flesh.
Ammoniacum. Gum ammoniacum is useful for chronic coughs. The dose is two drachms daily, in a quart of gruel.
Aniseed. A good carminative in flatulent colic. The dose is about one ounce, infused in a quart of boiling water.
Anthemis, (camomile.) It is used as a tonic in derangement of the digestive organs, &c. An ounce of the flowers may be infused in a quart of water, and given when cool. It is useful also as an external application in bruises and sprains.
Ash Bark, White. This is a useful remedy in loss of cud, caused by disease of the liver. Dose, one ounce of the bark, infused in boiling water. When cool, pour off the clear liquor.
Assafœtida. This article is used as an antispasmodic. The dose is from one to two drachms, administered in thin gruel.
Balm, Lemon. See Fever Drink.
Balm of Gilead Buds. One ounce of the buds, after being infused in boiling water and strained, makes a good drink for chronic coughs.
Balmony. A good tonic and vermifuge.