Cnicus

(ni’kus) (L., from Gr. κνίζειν to prick]. A genus of thistles, old world composite-flowered plants. C. benedic'tus, ‘ble ed thistle,” is a useful tonic. Dose of decoction, 1 dr.-} fl.oz. (3.9-15.5 c¢.c.); of tincture, 10-20 min. (0.666- 1.333 C.C.).