Franciscea Uniflora. Brazilian Manaca-root. N. O. Scrophulariaceae. Closely allied to Brunfelsia. Tincture of fresh root. An alkaloid, Franciscein, is also used.   Clinical.-Headache. Pericarditis. Rheumatism. Syphilis.   Characteristics.-Franciscea u. is

Franciscea Uniflora. Brazilian Manaca-root. N. O. Scrophulariaceae. Closely allied to Brunfelsia. Tincture of fresh root. An alkaloid, Franciscein, is also used.   Clinical.-Headache. Pericarditis. Rheumatism. Syphilis.   Characteristics.-Franciscea u. is

Fragaria Vesca. Strawberry. N. O. Rosaceae. Tincture of the ripe fruit. Infusion of the root.   Clinical.-Anasarca. Biliousness. Chilblains. Convulsions. Erysipelas. Gonorrhoea. Psilosis (or Sprue). Tapeworm. Tongue, strawberry; swollen. Urticaria.

Formica. Formica rufa. The Ant. N. O. Hymenoptera. Tincture from crushed live ants. Contains formic acid (HCO, OH).   Clinical.-Apoplexy. Brain, affections of. Bruises. Chorea. Cough. Diarrhoea. Dislocations. Dropsies. Eyes,

Fluoricum Acidum. Hydrofluoric acid. H F. Made by distilling pure fluorspar (Calcium fluoride) in a state of fine powder with sulphuric acid. Solution.   Clinical.-Abscess. Alcoholism. Alopecia. Apoplexy. Bone, affections

Filix Mas. Male Fern. N. O. Filices. Tincture of fresh root, or fresh root grated.   Clinical.-Abdomen, bloated. Abortion. Blindness. Sterility. Tapeworm.   Characteristics.-Male fern has been recognised as a

Ficus Religiosa. Pakur. (India.) N. O. Moraceae. Tincture (Juice of fresh leaves mixed with equal parts of alcohol).   Clinical.-Haemorrhages. Menorrhagia. Metrorrhagia.   Characteristics.-We owe this remedy to Dr. Sarat