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Start Over Collector Charles Perez Allen
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dried plant matter, accession number 3-27223, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for high blood pressure, asthma, back pains and dark pigmentation; dried green leaves and twigs. Sold as medicine. Native name: Te de Malabar. This herb is used for high blood pressure, asthma, back pains and dark pigmentation. Dosage: Four tablespoons per liter of water for five minutes. Drink one cup before every meal. See acc. evnvelope.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dried plant matter, accession number 3-27219, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for insomnia (sold as medicine), sedative and chest pains: seeds; dia. ca. lcm. Native name: Rosella. This plant is also known as Ababol, Amapola, Tobelarra, and Papaver Rhoeas. It is a very colorful plant. It is bright red. The part of the plant that is used is the seed. Uses: Insomnia, sedative, chest pains, and lung congestion. Dosage: Dissolve one hundred grams in boiled water. Drink two or three cups of the liquid a day. For insomnia one cup before bedtime. See acc. envelope.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dried plant matter, accession number 3-27221, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for abdominal pain, swollen prostrate, and retention of urine; dried leaves and twigs. Sold as medicine. Native name: Seniso de Monterey. This plant is abundant in Monterey but can be found as far south as Brazil. Uses: Abdominal pain, swollen prostrate, and retention of urine. Dosage: Two tablespoon per liter of boiled water. Siphon before drinking. One cup before meals. See acc. envelope.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dried plant matter, accession number 3-27228, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used to calm nerves; dried brown root. Sold as medicine. Native name: Valeriana. This plant is for calming nerves and can be used before bedtime for a relaxer. See acc. envelope.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27206, described as Ethnobotanical sample; laxative; dried green leaves.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27190, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for vascular treatments; root; reddish brown.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27187, described as Ethnobotanical sample; clears bladder infections; dried flowers; length ca 2.5 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27210, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for treatment of rheumatism, neuralisis (?), ulcers, acne, and diabetes; dried brown twigs.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27215, described as Ethnobotanical; deflates swollen intestines; dried green leaves and twigs.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Ethnobotanical sample, accession number 3-27202, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for treatment of insomnia and as a tranquilizer; either dried seed pods or flower buds.

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