ke-bites, frost-bites,
chilblains, caked breast, swollen glands, rheumatism, and, in short, for
any and all ailments, whether afflicting man or beast, requiring a
direct external application, either to allay inflammation or soothe
pain, the Extract of Smart-weed cannot be excelled.

NARCOTICS.

A narcotic is a remedy which, in _medicinal_ doses, allays morbid
sensibility, relieves pain, and produces sleep; but which, in overdoses,
produces coma, convulsions, and death. The quantity necessary to produce
these results varies in different individuals. We shall mention a few of
those most frequently employed.

[Illustration: Fig. 134.
Henbane.]

HENBANE (_Hyoscyamus Niger_). The leaves and seeds are used. Henbane, in
large doses, is a powerful narcotic and dangerously poisonous. In
medicinal doses, it is anodyne and antispasmodic; it allays pain,
induces sleep, and arrests spasms. _Dose_--Of the fluid extract, five to
ten drops; of the solid extract, from one-half to one grain; of the
concentrated principle, Hyoscyamin, from one-twelfth to one-fourth of a
grain.

INDIAN HEMP (_Cannabis Indica_). An East Indian plant. _Dose_--Of the
extract, from one-fourth to one-half grain, of the tincture, from three
to eight drops; of the fluid extract, from two to five drops. The plant
known as Indian Hemp, growing in this country, possesses very different
qualities.

[Illustration: Fig. 135.
Stramonium. ]

STRAMONIUM (_Datura Stramonium_). Stramonium, also known as Thorn-apple,
in large doses is a powerful narcotic poison. In medicinal doses it acts
as an anodyne and antispasmodic

_Dose_--Of extract of the leaves, from one-half to one grain; of the
fluid extract, from three to six drops.

NERVINES.

These are medicines which act on the nervous system, soothing excitement
and quieting the condition known as "nervousness."

HOPS (_Humulus Lupulus_). _Dose_--Of infusion, one to three ounces; of
the fluid extract, one-fourth to one-half teaspoonful of the
concentrated principle, Humulin, two to three grains.

[Illustration: Fig. 136.
Scull-cap. ]

SCULL-CAP. (_Scutellaria Lateriolia_). The herb is used. It is also
known as Mad-dog Weed. This is a valuable remedy. _Dose_--Of infusion,
one to two ounces, of the fluid extract, ten to twenty drops; of the
concentrated principle, _Scutellarin_, one to two grains.

LADY'S SLIPPER (_Cypripedium Pubescens_). The root is used. _Dose_--Of
the infusion, one-half to one-