Butternut Bark, (juglans cinerea.) Extract of butternut makes a good cathartic, in doses of half an ounce. It is much safer than any known cathartic, and, given in doses of two drachms, in hot water, combined with a small quantity of ginger, it forms a useful aperient and alterative. In a constipated habit, attended with loss of cud, it is invaluable. During the American revolution, when medicines were scarce, this article was brought into use by the physicians, and was esteemed by them an excellent substitute for the ordinary cathartics.
Calamus, (acorus calamus.) A valuable remedy for loss of cud.
Camomile. See Anthemis.
Canella Bark is an aromatic stimulant, and forms a good stomachic.
Capsicum. A pure stimulant. Useful in impaired digestion.
Caraway Seed, (carum carui.) A pleasant carminative for colic.
Cardamom Seeds. Used for the same purpose as the preceding.
Cassia Bark, (laurus cinnamomum.) Used as a diffusible stimulant in flatulency.
Catechu, (see Acacia.)
Catnip, (nepeta cataria.) An antispasmodic in colic.