Flowers (when).—From April to August.
Grows (where).—Eastern and northern states, and grows in small streams and near watercourses.
Prepared (how).—As a decoction, and it may be used freely.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—For scurvy used to purify the blood. It is used in decoction to regulate menstruation, and should be taken freely and warm and begun a day before the menstrual period.
BUCHU. A South African plant of the genus Barosma.
Internally, used for.—Bladder troubles. In irritable bladder and urethra, due to increased sand in the urine, inflammation.
Part used.—Leaves.
Gather.—Buy in drug store.
Grows (where).—In Africa.
Prepared (how).—Infusion; make it by putting one ounce of the leaves to a pint of boiling water and let it steep.