Latin, Stramonium

Eng., Stramonium. Synonym, Jamestown (Jimson) Weed. The dried leaves of Datura Stramonium or of Datura Tatula.

Average Dose

1 grain (0.06 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Extractum Stramonii

Eng., Extract of Stramonium. A soft solid about five times the strength of the crude drug. Average Dose.- 1/6 grain (0.01 Gm.).

The Pilular And The Powdered Extract Are Both Official. Tinctura Stramonii

Eng., Tincture of Stramonium. Represents 10 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

8 minims (0.5 mil).

Unguentum Stramonii

Eng., Stramonium Ointment. Contains 10 per cent. of the extract (pilular).

Therapeutic Action

Antispasmodic, anodyne, mydriatic. 'Uses.-Stramonium is principally used in the treatment of asthmatic attacks.

Administration

The leaves are generally smoked, alone or with other agents. The tincture is sometimes given by mouth, but altogether they are not often prescribed. The following will illustrate a way of ordering the drug.

In the form of a cigarette in the treatment of asthma:

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Use as a cigarette when necessary.