Indigo, Wild, (baptisia tinctoria.) We have made some experiments with the inner portion of the bark of this plant, and find it to be very efficacious in the cure of eruptive diseases of the mouth and tongue, lampas, and inflamed gums. A strong decoction (one ounce of the bark boiled for a few minutes in a pint of water) makes a good wash for old sores. A small quantity of powdered slippery elm, stirred into the decoction while hot, makes a good emollient application to sore teats and bruised udder.
Juniper Berries, (juniperus.) These are used in dropsical affections, in conjunction with tonics; also in diseases of the urinary organs.
Kino. This is a powerful astringent, and may be used in diarrhœa, dysentery, and red water, after the inflammatory symptoms have subsided. We occasionally use it in the following form for red water and chronic dysentery:—
| Powdered kino, | 20 grains. |
| Thin flour gruel, | 1 quart. |
To be given at a dose, and repeated night and morning, as occasion requires.
Lady's Slipper, (cypripedium pubescens.) This is a valuable nervine and antispasmodic, and has been used with great success, in my practice, for allaying nervous irritability. It is a good substitute for opium. It is, however, destitute of all the poisonous properties of the latter. Dose for a cow, half a table-spoonful of the powder, night and morning; to be given in bland fluid.
Licorice. Used principally to alleviate coughs. The following makes an excellent cough remedy:—
| Powdered licorice, | 1 ounce. |
| Balsam of Tolu, | 1 tea-spoonful. |
| Boiling water, | 1 quart. |
To be given at a dose.
Lily Root, (nymphæa odorata.) Used principally for poultices.