species (spe's hes)

In cla ification, a group of individuals a umed, on account of their close similarity, to have emanated from the same stock, while specifically distinct from other groups of the same genus. 2. A mixture consisting chiefly of vegetable substances dried and pulverized; used in the preparation of infusions, decoctions, etc., a number of which have been introduced into the N. F. from the Ger. Phar. s. emollient is. The emollient cataplasm of the Ger. Phar.; a mixture of vegetable drugs having demulcent properties [N. F.]. s. laxantes. St. Germain tea of the Ger. Ph.; it consists of senna, elder flowers, fennel, anise, and pota ium bitartrate [N. F.]. s. pec to rales. Breast tea of the Ger. Ph.; it consists of althea, coltsfoot leaves, glycerrhiza, anise, mullein, and orris [N. F.]. [Lat., species, a particular sort.]