CAPSELLA BURSA-PASTORIS
(Ind. Pa-sil)
Also called Shepherd’s Purse. Probably one of the most common of all plants in Southern California soils, growing throughout the year on irrigated lands and on arid soils. Boiled into a tea it is a certain cure for even severe cases of dysentery. No more than two to three cups should be taken. This little plant is a blessing to mankind and should be made use of. It is the medicinal queen, and surpasses all others in cases of dysentery and diarrhea.
HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES
(Ind. Mo-cash)
American Pennyroyal. Considered as the greatest nuisance by farmers. As a curative agent in severe cases of dysentery it ranks next to Capsella bursa-pastoris. It is general throughout California, and blooms from August to September.
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
(Ind. Sa-mat-pl-ol)
American Field Camomile. A very common plant growing everywhere in California. It was used extensively for babies suffering from colic, and also to regulate unsettled stomachs.
Painful congestion of the stomach.
MALVA ROTUNDIFOLIA
(Ind. Mal-val)
American Common Mallow, compounded with blossoms of California Wild Rose, or the seed.