Gather.—When at its best in early autumn.
Flowers (when).—In August and September.
Grows (where).—All over the United States.
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Prepared (how).—Powder. Infusion, one and one-half ounces to a pint of water.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—For malarial fever, a hot strong infusion taken freely as hot as possible. Teacupful at a time often enough to produce sweating. Same way for colds and influenza. Use the cold infusion as a tonic and laxative. As a tonic it is useful after fevers, etc. Dose of powder ten to twenty grains. Dose of infusion two to four ounces. It can be combined with tansy and hops and makes splendid fomentation.
BROOKLIME. Veronica Beccabunga.
Internally, used for.—Scurvy and for the menses, obstructed menstruation.
Part used.—Leaves and top.
Gather.—Early autumn.