Botanical name:
11. POLYTRICHUM JUNIPERUM Hedwig.—HAIR-CAP MOSS. This common moss is a powerful diuretic; in full doses given at very short intervals it has proved very beneficial in dropsy. Dose: 1 to 2 dr. (4 to 8 Gm.), in infusion.
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