nervous headache; allays flatulent colic in infants, and exerts ,
a quieting influence on their nerves. A poultice made from the
leaves soothes painful swellings and gives relief as a hot ;
fomentation in severe pain or inflammation. ;
Coriander '
A hardy annual, cultivated for its seed, which is used in j
disguising*the taste of medicine, in confectionery and in flavor- |
ing bologna sausage. The leaves are useful as a garnish. '
Thrives best in dry soil and matures early. ;
1
Dandelion j
A hardy, perennial that, where not abundant as a weed, '
may be cultivated. The leaves are much liked as spring
greens, and are sometimes tied up and blanched for use in ;
salads as endive is used, which it much resembles. The
roots possess valuable medicinal properties, both as a diuretic ;
and for their action on the liver. A decoction made by ■
boiling the bruised roots slowly until all the strength is ■
extracted is a valuable remedy for children (or adults) suf- j
fering from loss of appetite and listlessness, arising from a !
torpid or disordered liver. Physicians recommend from y2 i
to 1 pt of the decoction per day, to be taken for dropsical :
DILL, HOPS AND HOREHOUND 311
affections. The roots dried and roasted are sometimes
employed as a coffee substitute, and have a beneficial effect on
the system. The seed stalks should be plucked before they
ripen, or the seed will be blown broadcast, and the resultant
plants become a nuisance, almost impossible to eradicate.
Dill
An annual, requiring a rich, dry soil. Cultivated for its
seeds and leaves, both of which are added to cucumbers in
making dill pickles. The leaves are sometimes used like pars-
ley in soups and sauces. An infusion of the seeds is useful
in allaying flatulence and colic in infants.
Sweet Fennel
A hardy perennial, cultivated for the leaves and seed. The
leaves make a beautiful garnish, and are also used in salads.
Boiled they enter into many fish sauces, and are used in flavor-
ing soups. The stalks are sometimes blanched and eaten like
celery. The seed is used in confectionery, cake and for flavor-
ing soft drinks. It is also used medicinally, in an infusion
(1 teasp to % pt water), for the relief of flatulent colic in
infants and griping intestinal pains.
Hops
May be propagated from seed or roots, and thrives under
general culture. Cultivated for the blossoms, which have
many medicinal properties. An infusion of the blossoms gives
relief in nervous headache, and is an excellent remedy for
wakefulness, that may be employed when an opiate could
not be. From 2 to 8 tablesp of the infusion may be given
at intervals of i/^ hour until relief is obtained. A bag
of the blossoms, sprinkled with alcohol or whiskey, and used
as a pillow, relieves pain by dulling the sensibilities of the
nerves, and is much to be preferred in home doctoring to
the administering of opiates. A poultice of wet hops, applied
hot in sacks, is a valuable fomentation in inflammation of
the bowels, lungs, and similar affections. The infusion is used
in making homemade yeast, and fermented summer drinks.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
nervous headache; allays flatulent colic in infants, and exerts , a quieting influence on their nerves. A poultice made from the
leaves soothes painful swellings and gives relief as a hot ;
fomentation in severe pain or inflammation. ;
Coriander '
A hardy annual, cultivated for its seed, which is used in j
disguising*the taste of medicine, in confectionery and in flavor- |
ing bologna sausage. The leaves are useful as a garnish. '
Thrives best in dry soil and matures early. ;
Dandelion j
A hardy, perennial that, where not abundant as a weed, ' may be cultivated. The leaves are much liked as spring
greens, and are sometimes tied up and blanched for use in ; salads as endive is used, which it much resembles. The
roots possess valuable medicinal properties, both as a diuretic ;
and for their action on the liver. A decoction made by ■
boiling the bruised roots slowly until all the strength is ■
extracted is a valuable remedy for children (or adults) suf- j
fering from loss of appetite and listlessness, arising from a !
torpid or disordered liver. Physicians recommend from 1/2
to 1 pt of the decoction per day, to be taken for dropsical :
DILL, HOPS AND HOREHOUND 311
affections. The roots dried and roasted are sometimes employed as a coffee substitute, and have a beneficial effect on the system. The seed stalks should be plucked before they ripen, or the seed will be blown broadcast, and the resultant plants become a nuisance, almost impossible to eradicate.
Dill
An annual, requiring a rich, dry soil. Cultivated for its seeds and leaves, both of which are added to cucumbers in making dill pickles. The leaves are sometimes used like parsley in soups and sauces. An infusion of the seeds is useful in allaying flatulence and colic in infants.
Sweet Fennel
A hardy perennial, cultivated for the leaves and seed. The leaves make a beautiful garnish, and are also used in salads. Boiled they enter into many fish sauces, and are used in flavoring soups. The stalks are sometimes blanched and eaten like celery. The seed is used in confectionery, cake and for flavoring soft drinks. It is also used medicinally, in an infusion (1 teasp to % pt water), for the relief of flatulent colic in infants and griping intestinal pains.
Hops
May be propagated from seed or roots, and thrives under general culture. Cultivated for the blossoms, which have many medicinal properties. An infusion of the blossoms gives relief in nervous headache, and is an excellent remedy for wakefulness, that may be employed when an opiate could not be. From 2 to 8 tablesp of the infusion may be given at intervals of i/^ hour until relief is obtained. A bag of the blossoms, sprinkled with alcohol or whiskey, and used as a pillow, relieves pain by dulling the sensibilities of the nerves, and is much to be preferred in home doctoring to the administering of opiates. A poultice of wet hops, applied hot in sacks, is a valuable fomentation in inflammation of the bowels, lungs, and similar affections. The infusion is used in making homemade yeast, and fermented summer drinks.
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