Prepared (how).—Infusion made by scalding one ounce of the root in a pint of water.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose: One to three ounces, warm, for general troubles; give hot for colic. One-third to a teaspoonful of the root can be taken.
ST. JOHN'S WORT. Hypericum Perfoliatum.
Internally, used for.—Suppressed urine, chronic urinary affections, diarrhea, menorrhagia, hysteria, etc.
Externally, used for.—Fomentations for caked breasts, hard tumors, bruises, swellings, stings and wounds.
Part used.—Tops and flowers.
Gather.—When fresh.
Flowers (when).—From June to August.
Grows (where).—In this country.
Prepared (how).—Ointment. Infusion of powder or blossoms. Infusion one ounce to one pint of boiling water.