Internally, used for.—Rheumatism. Used especially for piles.
Part used.—Bark and fruit which contains tannin.
Gather.—Late autumn.
Flowers (when).—In May and June, and fruit ripens late in autumn.
Grows (where).—Native of Asia. Naturalized here.
Prepared (how).—Powder of the rind of the root or powdered fruit. Decoction made of the bark by using one and one-half ounces to a pint of water and boiling.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose: For rheumatism two ounces, three times a day. For piles, make an ointment of the powdered nut and apply. This is very good.
HOARHOUND. White Hoarhound. Marrubium Vulgare.
Internally, used for.—Coughs, colds, bronchitis, chronic asthma, sweating, hoarseness.