Alnus

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(al'-nus) [L.]. 1. Alder-bark. 2. A genus of shrubs and trees of the order CupulifercB. A. glutinosa, common Euro- pean alder, has astringent bark and leaves, which are used in intermittent fever and as an application in wounds and ulcers. A.

serrulata contains tannic acid. The decoc- tion of bark and leaves is astringent and used as a gargle and as a lotion for wounds and ulcers. Dose of powdered bark 10 gr.

(0.65 Gm.); of the fluidextract 30-60 min.

(2-4 Cc). A. incana has qualities similar to A. serrulata. It is recommended as a hemostatic.

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