CHAP. 9.—THE ANDROSACES: SIX REMEDIES.
The androsaces [Note] is a white plant, bitter, without leaves, and
bearing arms surmounted with follicules, containing the seed.
It grows in the maritime parts of Syria, more particularly.
This plant is administered for dropsy, in doses of two drachmæ,
pounded or boiled, in either water, wine, or vinegar: it acts
most powerfully as a diuretic. It is used also for gout, either
taken internally or used as a liniment. The seed is possessed
of similar properties.
