An epilepsy, or a convulsive disorder supposed to proceed from the uterus. Lotio,(from lavo, to wash). A lotion; an external fluid application. When used on the eyes, it receives the name of collyrium; on the face, a lotion; on any other part an embrocation. It is the appellation of clyster, and a name of the urine. Lotio ah/minis. See Inflammatio. Lotio ammoniae muriatae, Lotio ammoniae ace-tatje. See Inflammatio mammae.

Lotio ammoniae muriatae cum aceto. See Inflammatio.

Lotio spirituosa. See Ambusta. Lotus, (from to desire, from the deliciousness of its fruit). The species used in medicine are noticed under the different names they bear.

Lotus arbor, Celtis Australis Lin. Sp. Pl. 1478, the lote or nettle tree, grows in the southern parts of Europe; its berries are astringent.

Lotus urbana, trifolium odoratum, melilotus major odorato violacea, trifolium m. officinale Lin. Sp. Pl. 1078. Sweet trefoil. The seeds, leaves, and flowers, are supposed to be anodyne and diaphoretic.