Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose is two to four ounces, three or four times a day in chronic cases of bladder trouble, or one ounce every two or three hours in acute cases. It is very good when the urine is not free or is painful to pass. In acute and chronic inflammation, but more especially in the acute form. If it injures the stomach it can be used in alternation with pumpkin seed tea.
BURDOCK. Arctium Lappa.
Internally, used for.—Kidney troubles, rheumatism, syphilis, skin diseases. Must be used a long time.
Externally, used for.—Can be used as an ointment.
Part used.—Roots and seeds.
Gather.—In the spring.
Grows (where).—Almost everywhere.
Prepared (how).—As a decoction, two ounces to a pint of water or fluid extract can be bought.
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Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose of decoction: This should be used freely as it is not strong, one pint can be taken in twenty-four hours. Used as an ointment for skin diseases; the juice, of the leaves, is mixed with lard, cream or vaselin. This remedy is used frequently in combination with other blood remedies, for the above named diseases and is very beneficial.