Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ... MEDICINAL PLANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA. By O. W. HYAMS, Assistant Botanist. ORDER 1. Ranunculaccej: . (CROWFOOT FAMILY.) Clematis Virginiana, L. Virgin's Bower. The leaves and flowers have an acrid, burning taste, and when bruised they irritate the eyes and throat, giving rise to a flow of tears and to coughing. Clematis Crista, L. Marsh Clematis. The leaves and flowers are res., acr., irr., diu. Clematis Viorna, L. LeatHer-FloWer. The leaves and flowers are acr., res., sti., diu., sed. Clematis OcAroleuca, Ait. Silky Clematis. This plant is used for the same purposes as the above and is often sold for it in the shops. Clematis Addisonii, Britton. Addison Brown's Clematis. The bruised roots and leaves are supposed to Gure itch when applied to the surface, as an infusion. The seeds are doubtless equally efficient. Anemone Caroliniana, Walt. Carolina Anemone. The herb has bitter, tonic properties. Anemone >uin que folia, L. Windflower. The flower is acrid, corrosive, poisonous, and rubifacient. Acts as a poison to cattle, producing bloody urine and convulsions. Anemone Trifolia, L. Mountain Anemone. This plant has similar qualities to the above. Large numbers of cattle die from eating it in our mountains every year. Poisonous. Anemone Virginiana, L. Tall Anemone. The herb is caustic, and has the properties of the other species to some extent. Hefatica Hefatica, L., Karst. Liverwort, Kidney LiverLeaf. The whole plant is usecPand has a mucilagenous, somewhat astringent, bitter taste. It is a mild, demulcent tonic "and astringent and is supposed to possess diuretic, deobstruent properties. Hefatida acuta, Parsh, .Britton. Sharp-lobed Or Heart LiverLeaf. Used for same purposes as the above. Both are collected and sold in the shops for the..."
