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- | is a species of vine in the potato genus Solanum, family Solanaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, | + | " |
- | and widely naturalised elsewhere, including North America, where it is an invasive problem weed. It occurs | + | The plant was called |
- | from woodlands to scrubland, hedges | + | Gerard says of it:' |
- | In the days of belief in witchcraft, shepherds used to hang it as a charm round the necks of those of their beasts whom they suspected | + | |
- | to be under the evil eye.The older physicians valued Bittersweet highly and applied it to many purposes | + | |
- | Gerard says of it:' | + | |
Boerhaave, the celebrated Dutch physician, considered the young shoots superior to Sarsaparilla as a restorative, | Boerhaave, the celebrated Dutch physician, considered the young shoots superior to Sarsaparilla as a restorative, | ||
fever and inflammatory diseases of all kinds. | fever and inflammatory diseases of all kinds. | ||
- | There are few complaints for which it has not been at some time recommended. | + | There are few complaints for which it has not been at some time recommended." |
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The drug possesses feeble narcotic properties, with the power of increasing the secretions, particularly those of the skin and kidneys. It has no action on the pupil of the eye. | The drug possesses feeble narcotic properties, with the power of increasing the secretions, particularly those of the skin and kidneys. It has no action on the pupil of the eye. | ||
It is chiefly used as an alterative in skin diseases, being a popular remedy for obstinate skin eruptions, scrofula and ulcers. | It is chiefly used as an alterative in skin diseases, being a popular remedy for obstinate skin eruptions, scrofula and ulcers. | ||
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From the fluid extract made from the twigs, a decoction is prepared of 10 drachms in 2 pints of boiling water, boiled down to 1 pint, and taken in doses of 1/2 to 2 OZ. with an equal quantity of milk. | From the fluid extract made from the twigs, a decoction is prepared of 10 drachms in 2 pints of boiling water, boiled down to 1 pint, and taken in doses of 1/2 to 2 OZ. with an equal quantity of milk. | ||
The berries have proved poisonous to a certain degree to children. | The berries have proved poisonous to a certain degree to children. | ||
- | Fluid extract, 1/2 to 2 drachms. | + | Fluid extract, 1/2 to 2 drachms." |
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===== Hordeum murinum (wall barley) ===== | ===== Hordeum murinum (wall barley) ===== | ||
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===== Conyza canadensis ===== | ===== Conyza canadensis ===== | ||
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+ | It is an annual plant growing to 1.5 m tall, with sparsely hairy stems. The leaves are slender, 2-10 cm long and up to 1 cm broad, with a coarsely toothed margin. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences 1 cm in diameter, with a ring of white or pale purple ray florets and a centre of yellow disc florets. | ||
+ | Horseweed is a common weed of fields, meadows, and gardens throughout its native range. Although little information is available, Horseweed infestations have reduced soybean yields by as much as 83%. Little information is available on methods of control. | ||
+ | This is much the commonest of the alien Conyza species in Britain, and is found from northern Scotland to Cornwall. It is the only one of the British Conyza species that grows as a weed of arable land: the others are casuals of waste and disturbed ground in towns and by roads and railways. It is not invasive of any natural or semi-natural habitats." | ||
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===== Galinsoga ciliata ===== | ===== Galinsoga ciliata ===== | ||
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+ | ===== Sambucus nigra ===== | ||
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+ | "The ELDERBERRY is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing up to 6 metres tall and wide. Yet another very easily grown plant, it tolerates most soils and situations, growing well on chalk and in heavy clay soils. It tolerates some shade but fruits better in a sunny position. It also tolerates atmospheric pollution and coastal situations. The small white flowers are produced in large racemes in late spring and early summer. They make a delicious refreshing snack on a hot day, though you have to be a bit careful when eating them because they are very attractive to a wide range of insects and you could end up eating more than you had bargained for. The flowers can also be used to add a muscatel flavour to stewed fruits, jellies and jams, and are often used to make a sparkling wine." | ||
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