Recapitulation No. 1.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

Doses.

1.

Latin official name.

2.

Eng. official name.

Gigartinaceae:

1.

Chondrus.

Chondrus crispus,

Gigartina mamillosa.

The dried plants.

N. Atlantic Ocean.

Mucilage, minerals, albuminoids.

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Demulcent, nutritive, dietetic.

Bronchitis, diarrhoea, kidney and bladder trouble, scrofula.

Grains.

2.

Chondrus.

60-120

(4-8 Gm.).

Hypocreaceae:

1.

Ergota.

Claviceps purpurea.

The sclero-tium.

Russia,

Spain.

Ergotoxine, parahy-droxyphenylethyla-mine, isoamylamine, ergamine, enzymes, fixed oil, scleromucin.

Fluidextr., extract.

Emmenagogue, ecbolic, haemostatic, excitomotor, poisonous.

In labor, dysmenorrhoea, polypi, amenorrhoea, hemorrhages, hemorrhoids.

15-60

2.

Ergot.

(1-4 Gm.).

Polypodiaceae:

1.

Aspidium.

Dryopteris: Filix-mas, marginalis.

The rhizome and stipes.

N. America,

N. Asia,

Europe.

Filicic acid, filicin, fixed oil, filitannic acid, vol. oil, resin.

Oleoresin.

Taenifuge.

Tape-worms.

30-120

2.

Aspidium.

(2-8 Gm.).

Lycopodiaceae:

1.

Lycopodium.

Lycopodium clava-tum.

The spores.

Europe, Asia,

N. America.

Fixed oil, cane-sugar, volatile base (methyl-amine).

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Diuretic, antispasmodic for rheumatism, epilepsy, pulmonary, renal disorders.

Externally for erysipelas, eczema, herpes, ulcers, chafing, to prevent adherency of pills and suppositories.

Externally.

2.

Lycopodium.

Pinaceae (Coniferae):

1.

Oleum Terebinthinae.

Pinus palustris +.

Volatile oil.

N. America.

Pinene, C10H16.

Oil: Recti. oil, liniment, terebene, terpin hydrate, emul., canthar. cerate. Rosin: ros. cer., ros. plaster, cer. canth., tar.

Stimulant, carminative, cathartic, anthelmintic, haemostatic, expectorant, antiseptic, diuretic, rubefacient.

Bronchitis, catarrh, cystitis, gleet, urinary troubles, piles, hemorrhages, erysipelas, worms, pneumonia, rheumatism, renal colic, sprains, scabies.

Minims.

2.

Oil of Turpentine.

5-30

1.

Resins.

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Resin.

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Abietic, pinic and sylvic acids.

(.3-2 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Rosin.

1.

Oleum Pini Pumilionis.

Pinus montana.

Volatile oil.

C. Europe.

Pinene, phellandrene, sylvestrene.

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Antirheumatic, expectorant, stimulant, antiseptic.

Rheumatism, bronchitis, laryngitis.

1-5

2.

Oil of Dwarf Pine Needles.

(.06-.3 Ml.

(Cc.)).

1.

Oleum Juniperi.

Juniperus communis.

Volatile oil.

N. America.

Pinene, C10H16, cadinene, C15H24.

Spirit, comp. spt.

Stimulant, diuretic, anodyne, antiseptic, emmenagogue, carminative.

Renal dropsy, urinary catarrh, rheumatism, swellings.

5-15

2.

Oil oi Juniper.

(.3-1 Ml.

(Cc.)).

1.

Oleum Cadinum.

Juniperus Oxyce-drus.

Volatile oil.

S. Europe.

Phenols, cadinene, C15H24.

Psoriasis, pityriasis rubra, eczema.

3-5

2.

Oil of Cade.

(.2-3 Ml. (Cc.)).

Graminaceae:

1

Amylum.

Zea Mays.

The starch grains from fruit.

..........................

(C6Hl0O5)3

Glycerite, diluent in extracts, etc.

Nutritive, demulcent.

Allays itching, urticaria, erysipelas, inflamed rectum, bladder, protective.

Grains.

2

Starch.

30-120

(2-8 Gm.).

1.

Saccharum.

Saccharum offici-narum, Beta vul-garis, var. Rapa.

The juice evaporated and crystallized.

S. Asia.

C12H22O11.

Syrup, many troches ana medicated syrups, pills, powders, etc.

Demulcent, lenitive, laxative, ulcerations.

Vehicle, corrigent, preservative, antiseptic, excipient, coughs, hiccough, ascarides, ulcers, wounds, eye troubles.

Ad libitum.

2.

Sugar.

1.

Triticum.

Agropyron repens.

The dried rhizome.

Europe,

N. America.

Triticin, fruit-sugar, inosite, glucose, mal-ates, lactic acid.

Fluidextract.

Diuretic, aperient, demulcent.

Cystitis, gravel, jaundice, bronchitis, gout, skin troubles, fevers.

30-180

2.

Triticum.

(2-12 Gm.).

1.

Maltum.

Hordeum sativum.

The partially germinated grain dried.

W. Asia,

China.

Diastase, peptose, dextrose, sugar, starch.

Extract.

Nutritive, laxative demulcent.

Dyspepsia, phthisis, wasting diseases, emulsifying agent.

Ad libitum.

2.

Malt.

Palmaceae:

1.

Sabal.

Serenoa serrulata.

The partially dried ripe fruit.

S. United States.

Volatile oil, fixed oil, fat, alkaloid, resin.

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Sedative, diuretic, expectorant, tonic.

Bronchitis, phthisis, whooping-cough, prostate gland, asthma.

15-60

2.

Sabal.

(1-4 Gm.).

Melanthaceae:

1.

Veratrum Viride.

Veratrum viride.

The dried rhizome and roots.

N. America.

Protoveratrine, jer-vine, rubijervine, pseudojervine, ceva-dine, resin - veratroi-dine.

Fluidextract, tincture.

Sedative, emetic, diaphoretic, errhine.

Arterial excitement, spinal spasms, pneumonia, typhoid, heart troubles, convulsions, tetanus, chorea, mania.

1-4

2.

Veratrum Viride.

(.06-26 Gm.).

1.

Veratrina.

Asagraea officinalis.

A mixture of alkaloids.

Mexico,

S. America.

Veratrine, cevadine, veratridine, cevadil-line, sabadine, saba-dinine.

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Sedative, powerful irritant, sternutatory, errhine.

Neuralgia, headache, sciatica, pediculi, rheumatism, pneumonia, sprains, heart trouble.

1/32-1/12

2.

Veratrine.

(.002-.005

Gm.).

Liliaceae:

1.

Scilla.

Urginea maritima.

The bulb.

Mediterranean Basin.

Scillitin, sinistrin,sugar Ca oxalate.

Vinegar, syrup, fluidextr., comp. syrup, tincture.

Expectorant, cardiac stimulant, diuretic, emetic, cathartic, irritant.

Croup, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, dropsies, whooping-cough.

1-5-10

2.

Squill.

(.06-.3-.6 Gm.).

1.

Aloe.

Aloe: Perryi, vera, ferox.

The inspissated juice.

E. Africa,

Socotra,

W. Indies,

Curacao,

Cape of

Good Hope.

Aloin, resin, emodin, volatile oil.

Pills, tincture, extr. coloc. co., pil. rhei co., tr. benz. co.

Cathartic, drastic, emmenagogue, vermifuge.

Costiveness, jaundice, hemorrhoids, amenor-rhoea, ascarides.

1/2-10

2.

Aloes.

(.03-.6 Gm.).

1.

Colchici Cormus.

Colchicum autumnale.

The dried corm.

C. and S.

Europe,

Colchicine, colchiceine colchicoresin, starch sugar, fixed oil.

Extract.

Alterative, cathartic, emetic, sedative, diuretic, diaphoretic.

Gout, rheumatism, skin affections, prurigo, urticaria, neuralgia.

2-8

2

Colchicum Corm.

(.13-.5Gm.).

1.

Colchici Semen.

The dried seeds.

N. Africa.

Fluidextr., tincture.

1-5

2

Colchicum Seed.

(.06-.3Gm.).

Smilaceae:

1.

Sarsaparilla.

Smilax: medica, officinalis, ornata.

The dried root.

Trop. America, Mexico.

Sarsasaponin, parillin, smilasaponin, volatile oil, resin, starch Ca oxalate, coloring

Fluidextr., comp. syr., comp. fluid-extract.

Alterative, diuretic, diaphoretic, tonic.

Blood purifier in scrofula, skin diseases, syphilis, abscesses, ulcers.

30-120

2.

Sarsaparilla.

(2-8 Gm.).

Zingiberaceae:

1.

Cardamomi Semen.

Elettaria Carda-momum.

The dried seeds.

Malabar,

India.

Volatile oil, fixed oil, starch, salts.

Tinct., tinct. co., extr. colocy. co., pulv. arom., tr gent. co., tr. rhei

Carminative, stimulant, aromatic, condiment.

As adjuvant or corrective to cordials, tonics, purgatives, flavoring.

5-15

2.

Cardamom Seed.

(.3-1 Gm).

Recapitulation No. 2.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

Dose.

1.

Latin official name.

2.

Eng. official name.

Zingiberaceae:

1.

Zingiber.

Zingiber officinale.

The dried rhizome.

India, Africa,

Hindustan.

Volatile oil, gingerol, resin, starch, mucilage.

Fluidextr., syrup, oleoresin, tinct., pulv. arom., pulv. rhei comp.

Carminative, stimulant, sternutatory, rubefacient, sialagogue.

Dyspepsia, diarrhoea, cholera, bronchitis, rheumatism, toothache, headache, colic.

Grains.

2.

Ginger.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

Orchidaceae:

1.

Vanillinum.

Vanilla planifolia.

Methylpro-tocatechuic aldehyde.

E. Mexico.

C8H8O3.

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Carminative, stimulant, aphrodisiac, irritant.

Hysteria, flavoring agent.

1/6-1/2

2.

Vanillin.

(.01-.03Gm.).

Piperaceae:

1.

Cubeba.

Piper Cubeba.

The dried unripe fruit.

Java, Sumatra, Borneo,

W. Indies.

Volatile oil, resin, cu-bebin, cubebic acid, fixed oil.

Oleoresin, troches, oil.

Diuretic, stimulant, carminative, irritant.

Gonorrhoea, cystitis, bronchitis, catarrh, vesical irritability.

15-60

2.

Cubeb.

(1-4 Gm.).

1.

Piper.

Piper nigrum.

The dried unripe fruit.

S. India,

Malabar.

Piperin, volatile oil, piperidine, chavicin, fixed oil.

Oleoresin.

Stimulant, tonic, febrifuge, irritant, antipyretic.

Intermittents, rheumatism, colic, headache, indigestion, gleet.

5-20

2.

Pepper.

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

Salicaceae:

1.

Salicinum.

Salix and Populus species.

A glucoside.

Europe, N. America.

C13H18O7.

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Bitter, tonic, antiperiodic, antipyretic, antiseptic, antiferment.

Rheumatism, intermittents, coryza, neuralgia, diabetes, eczema, cancer, relieves pain.

10-30

2.

Salicin.

(.6-2 Gm.).

Fagaceae (Cupuliferae) :

1.

Galla.

Quercus infectoria.

The excrescence.

Mediterranean Basin.

Tannin, gallic acid, mucilage, starch.

Oint., Tannin: gly-cerite, troch., oint., gallic acid, pyrogallic acid.

Astringent, tonic.

Diarrhoea, gleet, relaxed membranes, sore mouth, antidote to alkaloidal poisoning.

5-30

2.

Nutgall.

(.3-2 Gm.).

Ubnaceae:

1.

Ulnius.

Ulmus fulva.

The dried inner bark.

N. America.

Mucilage, starch, tannin, bitter principle.

...................................

Demulcent, emollient, nutritive.

Diarrhoea, urinary affections, bronchitis, boils, fissures, strictures.

120-240

2.

Elm.

(8-15 Gm.).

Moraceae:

1.

Humulus.

Humulus Lupulus.

The dried strobiles.

N. Temperate zone.

Vol. oil, choline, resin, tannin, salts.

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Tonic, sedative, anodyne, hypnotic.

Dyspepsia, delirium, priapism, bladder troubles, rheumatism, boils, colic, bruises.

30-60

2.

Hops.

(2-4 Gm.).

1.

Cannabis.

Cannabis sativa, or var. indica.

Thedriedpis-tillate flowering tops.

Asia, N. India, United States.

Cannabinol, Canna-bin, choline, vol. oil.

Extract, fluidextr., tincture.

Anodyne, nervine, sudorific, narcotic, aphrodisiac.

Neuralgia, gout, tetanus, chorea, hysteria, epilepsy, delirium tremens.

1-5

2.

Cannabis.

(.06-.3 Gm.).

Santalaceae:

1.

Oleum Santali.

Santalum album.

The volatile oil.

S. India,

Santalol - C15H26O.

.................................

Astringent, stimulant, diuretic.

Bronchitis, gonorrhoea, cystitis, pyelitis, diarrhoea.

Minims.

2.

Oil of Santal.

E. Indian

Islands.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Ml.

(Cc.)).

Aristolochiaceae:

1.

Serpentaria.

Aristolochia:

Serpentaria, reticulata.

The dried rhizome and roots.

United

States.

Volatile oil, aristolo-chine, resin, tannin, starch.

Tinct. cinch. co.

Stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic, anti-periodic.

Pneumonia, intermit-tents, dyspepsia, diphtheria.

Grains.

2.

Serpentaria.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

Polygonaceae:

1.

Rheum.

Rheum: officinale, palmatum, var. tanguticum.

The dried rhizome and roots.

W.and C.

China.

Resin, cathartic acid, vol. oil, chryso-phanic acid, emodin, aloe-emodin, rheino-lic acid, rhein, starch, rheotannic acid, Ca oxalate.

Extr., fluidextr., syrup.pillscomp., pulv. comp., tinct., ar. tr., ar. syr.

Aperient, purgative, astringent, stomachic, tonic.

Diarrhoea, hemorrhoids, chronic dysentery, thread-worms, bilious fever.

5-30

2.

Rhubarb.

(.3-2 Gm.).

Chenopodiaceae:

1.

Oleum Chenopodii.

Chenopodium ambrosioides, var. anthelmin-ticum.

The volatile oil.

W. Indies,

C. and S. America.

Pinene, + C10H16O.

.................................

Anthelmintic, vermifuge, roundworms.

Worms, intermittents, hysteria, chorea, nervousness, taenia.

Minims.

2.

Oil of Chenopodium.

2-10

(.13-6 Ml. (Cc.)).

Myristicaceae:

1.

Myristica.

Myristica fragrans.

The kernel of the seed.

Moluccus

(Spice Islands),

India.

Volatile oil, fixed oil, starch, proteids.

Ar. pulv., tr. lav. co., tr. rhei ar., troch. sod. bicarb. Oil: Sp. aur. ar.

Stimulant, stomachic, condiment, flavoring, narcotic.

Flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, colic, dyspepsia, carminative.

Grain..

2.

Myristica.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

Ranunculaceae:

1.

Hydrastis.

Hydrastis canadensis.

The dried rhizome and roots.

N. America.

Hydrastine, berberine, canadine, resin.

Extr., fluidextr., glycerite, tinc-ture.hydrastinine hydrochloride.

Alterative, tonic, aperient, antipe-riodic, nervine.

Dyspepsia, costiveness, malaria, jaundice, catarrh, gonorrhoea.

5-30

2.

Hydrastis.

(.3-2 Gm.).

1.

Cimicifuga.

Cimicifuga race-mosa.

The dried rhizome and roots.

United

States,

Canada.

Cimicifugin, resin, vol. oil, fat, tannin.

Extract, fluidextr.

Alterative, emmen-agogue, sedative.

Bronchitis, rheumatism, amenorrhoea, chorea, dyspepsia.

5-30

2.

Cimicifuga.

(.3-2 Gm.).

1.

Staphisagria.

Delphinium

Staphisagria.

The ripe seeds.

Mediterranean Basin.

Delphinine, delphin-oidine, delphisine, staphisagrine, fixed oil.

Fluidextract.

Diuretic, cathartic, rubefacient, poisonous.

Parasiticide, rheumatism, neuralgia, itch, vermin.

1-2

2.

Staphisagria.

(.06-.13Gm.).

1.

Aconitum.

Aconitum Napel-lus.

The dried tuberous root.

Europe, Asia,

N. America.

Aconitine, aconine, picraconitine, pseud-aconitine, resin, aconitic acid.

Extract, fluidextract, tincture.

Sedative, anodyne, antipyretic, poison.

Fevers, rheumatism, neuralgia, gout, pneumonia.

1-2

2.

Aconite.

(.00-13 Gm.).

Berberidaceae:

1.

Podophyllum.

Podophyllum peltatum.

The dried rhizome and roots.

N. America.

Resin (podophyllin - podopnyllotoxin), starch, fixed oil.

Fluidextract, resin.

Cathartic, tonic, alterative.

Constipation, torpid liver, diarrhoea, fevers, jaundice.

5-15

2.

Podophyllum.

(.3-1 Gm.).

Menispermaceae:

1.

Calumba.

Jateorhiza pal-mata (cafumba).

The dried root.

E. Africa.

Calumbin, berberine, calumbic acid, resin, starch.

Tincture.

Tonic, stomachic, stimulant.

Dyspepsia, debility, remittent fevers, diarrhoea, phthisis.

5-30

2.

Calumba.

(.3-2 Gm.).

Lauraceae:

1.

Sassafras.

Sassafras varii-folium (Sassafras).

The bark of the root.

N. America.

Volatile oil (safrol), sassafrid, resin, tannin, starch.

Fluidextr. sars. co. Oil: syr. sars. co., troch. cub.

Alterative, diaphoretic, stimulant.

Skin diseases, rheumatism, syphilis.

30-60

2.

Sassafras.

(2-4 Gm.).

Recapitulation No. 3.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Omcial preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

1.

Latin official name.

Doses.

2.

Eng. official name.

Lauraceae:

1.

Cinnamomum Saigoricum.

Undetermined species.

The dried bark.

China,

Annam,

Java,

Sumatra,

S. America.

Volatile oil, tannin, sugar, mannite, starch.

Tinct., ar. powd., fluidextr. ar., tr. card, co., tr. gambir. co., tr. lav. co., tr. rhei ar. Oil: aqua, spirit, inf. dig., mist, cret., syr. rhei., ar. sulph. ac.

Germicide, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, astringent, aromatic.

Parturient, flavoring, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, menorrhagia.

Grains.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

SaigonCinnamon.

1.

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum.

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum.

The inner bark.

2.

Ceylon Cinnamon.

1.

Camphora.

Cinnamomum

Camphora.

The dextrorotatory ketone.

China,

Japan,

Formosa.

C10H15O.

Aq., lin., spt., lin. belladon.,lin.sap., tr. opii camph., monobromated.

Antispasmodic, stimulant, nervine, diaphoretic, resolvent, antiseptic.

Hysteria, nervousness, diarrhoea, colic, rheumatism, tenesmus, asthma, cough, ulcers, scabies.

1-5

(.06-.3Gm.).

2.

Camphor.

Papaveraceae:

1.

Opium.

Papaver somnif-erum,var. album.

The air-dried milky exudation.

W. Asia.

Morphine, narcotine, codeine, narceine, meconic acid, ethyl-morphine, apomor-phine, cotarnine, etc.

Extr., tr., tr. opii deod., tr. opii camph., pulv. ip. et opii, opium deod., gran., opii pulv.

Narcotic, sedative, anodyne.

Diarrhoea, peritonitis, cholera morbus, coughs, rheumatism, etc.

1-2

(.06-.13 Gm.).

2.

Opium.

1.

Sanguinaria.

Sanguinaria canadensis.

The dried rhizome and roots.

N. America.

Chelerythrine, san-guinarine, protopine, β-homochilidonine, resin, starch.

Tincture.

Emetic, stimulating expectorant, tonic, alterative, cardiac paralyzer, irritant.

Bronchitis, croup, asthma, pneumonia, dyspepsia, jaundice, syphilis.

1-30

(.06-2 Gm.).

2.

Sanguinaria.

Cruciferae:

1.

Sinapis Alba.

Sinapis alba.

The ripe seeds.

Asia,

S. Europe.

Fixed oil, sinalbin, sinapine sulphoey-anide, myrosin.

.......................................

Stimulant, emetic, tonic, diuretic, laxative, rubefacient, condiment.

Dyspepsia, delirium tremens, dropsy, poisoning, rheumatism, gout, colic, headache, etc.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

White Mustard.

1.

Sinapis Nigra.

Brassica nigra.

The ripe seeds.

Asia,

Fixed oil, sinigrin, sinapine sulphocy-anide, myrosin.

Emplast., vol. oil.

2.

Black Mustard.

S. Europe.

Hamamelidaceae:

1.

Aqua Hamame-lidis.

Hamamelis vir-giniana.

From bark, twigs, stems.

N. America.

Tannin, bitter principle, volatile oil.

Aqua (distilled).

Astringent, haemostatic, sedative, tonic.

Hemorrhages, tumors, hemorrhoids, varicose veins.

Minims.

60-240

(4-15 Ml.

(Cc.)).

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Hamamelis Water.

1.

Styrax.

Liquidambar orientalis.

The balsam.

Asia Minor.

Styrol, styracin, phenylpropyl cin-namate, cinnam. benzo. acids, store-sin, vanillin

Tinct. benzoini comp.

Stimulant, expectorant, diuretic, antiseptic.

Bronchitis, catarrhs, gleet, phthisis, asthma, amenorrhoea.

2.

Storax.

Rosacea:

1.

Rosa Gallica.

Rosa gallica.

The dried petals.

W. Asia.

volatile oil, mucilage, tannin, quercitrin, sugar.

Fluidextract, mel., aq., aq. fort.,ung.

Tonic, mild astringent, carminative.

Hemorrhages, aphthae, ulcers, inflamed eyes, flavoring, perfumery.

Grains.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Red Rose.

Drupaceae:

1.

Prunus Yirgini-ana.

Prunus serotina.

The stem bark.

N. America.

Amygdalin, emulsin, bit. prin., tannin, resin, gallic a id.

Syrup.

Sedative, pectoral, tonic, astringent.

Consumption, cough, scrofula, dyspepsia, debility, intermittents.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Wild Cherry.

1.

Oleum Amygdalae Amarae.

Prunus Amygda-lus, var. amara.

The volatile oil.

W. Asia.

Benzaldehyde, hydrocyanic acid.

Aq., spirit.

Demulcent, nutrient, sedative.

Coughs, pulmonary affections, flavoring.

Minims.

1/4-1

(.10-60 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Oil of Bitter Almond.

1.

Amygdala Duleis.

Prunus Amygda-lus, var. duleis.

The ripe seeds.

W. Asia.

Fixed oil, emulsin, mucilage, sugar, proteids.

hmul., Oil: .hmul. ol. terebinth., ung. aq. rosae.

Demulcent, nutrient.

Diabetes, confectionery.

Grams.

ad lib.

2.

Sweet Almond.

Mimosaceae:

1.

Acacia.

Acacia Senegal, +

The dried gummy exudation.

E. and W. Africa.

Arabic acid, combined with Ca, Mg, K, sugar.

Mucil.,syr.,emuls., mist, glycyr. co., pulv. cretae co., pills, troches.

Demulcent, emollient, nutritive.

Coughs, gastritis, dysentery, hemorrhages, typhoid, emulsiner, excipient.

ad lib.

2.

Acacia.

Coesalpinaccae:

30-180

1.

Senna.

Cassia: acutifolia, angustifolia.

The dried leaflets.

E. and C.

Africa,

India.

Anthraglucosemin, emodin, chrysophan. acid, isoemodin, senna-rhamnetin, sennanigrin.

Fluidextr., syr., co. infus., pulv. glycyr. co., syr.

Cathartic.

Constipation, hemorrhoids, fissures, fevers.

(2-12 Gm.).

2.

Senna.

1.

Copaiba.

Copaiba: one or more species.

The oleo-resin.

Brazil.

Volatile oil, resin, bitter principle, copaivic acid.

Diuretic, stimulant, expectorant, laxative.

Urinary affections, cystitis, bronchitis, hemorrhoids, dropsy, gonorrhoea.

Minims.

10-60

(.6-4 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Copaiba.

Papilionaceae:

1.

Balsamum Peru-vianum.

Toluifera Pereirae.

The balsam.

C. America.

Cinnamein (vol. oil), resin, cinnamic, and benz. acids, vanillin.

..................................

Stimulant, expectorant, vulnerary, stomachic.

Catarrhs, phthisis, gonorrhoea, rheumatism, ulcers, eczema, scabies.

5-30

(.3-2 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Balsam of Peru.

1.

Balsamum Tolu-tanum.

Toluifera Balsamum.

The balsam.

S. America.

Resin, volatile oil, cinnamic and benzoic acids, vanillin.

Syrup, tincture, tinct. benzoini comp.

Stimulant, expectorant, vulnerary.

Bronchitis, catarrhs, coughs, flavor, perfumery.

Grams.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Balsam of Tolu.

1.

Tragacantha.

Astragalus gum-mifer, +.

The spon. dried gummy exudation.

W. Asia.

Bassorin, calcium, compound of a gum-mic acid, starch.

Mucilage.

Demulcent, nutritious.

expectorant.

Coughs, protective, excipient to pills and troches.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Tragacanth.

Recapitulation No 4.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

Doses.

1.

Latin official name.

2.

Eng. official name.

1.

Santalum Rub-rum.

Pterocarpus san-talinus.

The heart-wood.

S. Asia,

Madras.

Santalin, santal, pterocarpin, homo-pterocarpin.

.................................

Astringent.

Dyeing, for coloring tinctures, ointments, etc.

2.

Red Saunders.

1.

Kino.

Pterocarpus Mar-supium.

The spont. dried juice.

E. Indies.

Kino-tannic acid, kino-red, pyrocatechin, kinoin, gum.

Tincture.

Astringent, tonic, haemostatic.

Diarrhoea, menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, ulcers, sore throat.

Grains.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

2.

Kino.

1.

Glycyrrhiza.

Glycyrrhiza glabra, var. typica, and glandulifera.

The dried rhizome and root.

S. Europe,

W. Asia.

Glycyrrhizin, glycyr-amarin, asparagin, resin, starch, tannin.

Extr., pil. Fe. iod., tro. cub., tro. am. cl., pure extr., mist. g. co.,fldext. cas. sag. ar., fldext., elix., syr. sars. co., am. gly., pulv. g. CO., fldext. sars. co., mass. hyd., tr. aloes.

Demulcent, expectorant, laxative.

Catarrhs, bowel and urinary affections, coughs, colds.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Glycyrrhiza (Licorice Root).

1.

Sparteinae Sulphas.

Cytisus Scoparius.

The alka-loidal salt from tops.

W. Asia,

S. and W. Europe

(U. S.).

Tops: Volatile oil, sparteine, scoparin, tannin, fat.

.................................

Cardiac stimulant, narcotic.

Cardiac dropsies, asthma, palpitation.

1/4-1/2

(.01-.03 Gm.).

2.

Sparteine Sulphate.

1.

Chrysarobinum.

Vouacapoua

Araroba.

A mixture of neutral principles.

Brazil.

C30H26O7.

Ointment.

Irritant.

Parasites, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, hemorrhoids.

i.

(.008 Gm.).

2.

Chrysarobin.

1.

Physostigma.

Physostigma ven-enosum.

The dried, ripe seeds.

W. Africa.

Physostigmine, eseri-. dine, calabarine, starch, phytosterin, fat.

Extr., tinct., physostigmine salicylate.

Sedative, myotic, poisonous, emetic, purg., diaphoretic.

Tetanus, paralysis, chorea, gastralg., convuls., strych. and atrop. poisoning.

1-4

(.06-.26 Gm.).

2.

Physostigma.

Linaceae:

1.

Linum.

Linum usitatissi-mum.

The ripe seed.

Levant,

S. Europe

(United States).

Fixed oil, mucilage, proteids, amygdalin, resin.

.................................

Demulcent, emollient, diuretic.

Internal inflammations, catarrh, dysentery.

60-120

(4-8 Gm.).

2.

Linseed (Flaxseed) .

1.

Oleum Lini.

................................

The fixed oil.

....................

Linolein, glycerides of palmitin, myristin, and olein.

Lin. cal.,liq. cresol.

CO.

Demulcent, laxative.

Piles, erysipelas.

Minims.

240-960

(15-60 Ml.

2.

Linseed Oil.

Erythroxylaceae:

(Cc.)).

1.

Cocaina.

Erythroxylon

Coca.

The alkaloid from leaves.

S. America

(Peru, Bolivia).

Leaves: Cocaine, hygrine, benzoyl-ecgonine, cinnamyl-cocaine, truxilline, tannin.

Cocaine hydrochloride.

Stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic, narcotic, anaesthetic.

Wasting diseases, con-valesc., stomatitis, bronchi., surgery.

Grains.

1/8-2

(.008-.13Gm.).

2.

Cocaine.

Zygophyllaceae:

1.

Guaiacum.

Guaiacum: officinale, sanctum.

The resin of the wood.

W. Indies,

Northern S. America

Guaiaretic acid, guaia-conic acid (resin), guaiacic acid, guaiac-yellow.

Tincture, ammo niated tincture.

Alterative, stimulant, diaphoretic.

Syphilis, rheumatism, scrofula, skin affections.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Guaiac.

Rutaceae:

1.

Xanthoxylum.

Xanthoxylum: americanurn, Clava-Herculis.

The dried bark.

N. America.

Resins, xanthoxylin-e, vol. oil, tannin.

Fluidextract.

Alterative, stimulant, emmena-gogue, sialagogue.

Rheumatism, dropsy, syphilis, pharyngitis.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Xanthoxylum.

1.

Pilocarpus.

Pilocarpus:

Jaborandi, microphyllus.

The dried leaflets.

S. America

(Brazil).

Pilocarpine, isopilo-carpine, jaborine, vol. oil, resin, salts, acid.

Fluidextract, pilocarpine hydrochloride.

Diaphoretic, siala-gogue, myotic, emetic, cardiac depressant.

Dropsy, rheumatism, pleurisy, coryza,

Bright's disease, eye affections.

15-30

(1-2 Gm.).

2.

Pilocarpus.

2.

Buchu.

Barosma: betulina, serratifolia.

The dried leaves.

S. Africa.

Volatile oil, barosmin, diosphenol, resin.

Fluidextract.

Diuretic, stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic.

Urinary troubles, bladder catarrh, etc., feeble digestion.

15-30

(1-2 Gm.).

2.

Buchu.

1.

Aurantii Amari Cortex.

Citrus Aurantium, var. amara.

The dried rind of the fruit.

N. India.

Volatile oil (naringen, aurantiamarin), hesperidin, fixed oil, tannin, resin.

Fluidextr., tinct., tr. cinch. co., tr. gent. co. (Ol. aur. flo.): aqua, aq. fortior, syr.

Syr., tinct., Oil: sp. comp., elix. aro.

Stimulant, tonic, carminative, stomachic, flavor.

Indigestion, flatulence, corrigent to purgatives.

15-30

(1-2 Gm.).

oil.

ej-5

(.06-.3 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Bitter Orange Peel.

1.

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex.

Citrus Aurantium.

The rind of the fresh fruit.

2.

SweetOrangePeel.

1.

Limonis Cortex.

Citrus medica, var. Limonum.

The outer rind of the fresh ripe fruit.

N. India.

Volatile oil, bitter principle, hesperidin.

Tinct., Oil: spiritus aurantii comp., spt. amnion. ar.

Stimulant, stomachic, flavor.

Indigestion.

Grains.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Lemon Peel.

Simarubaceae:

1.

Quassia.

Picrasma excelsa,

Quassia amara.

The wood.

W. Indies,

Surinam.

Picrasmin (quassiin), resin, alkaloid, mucilage.

Tincture.

Tonic, febrifuge, anthelmintic, bitter.

Dyspepsia, diarrhoea, constipation, loss of appetite.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Quassia.

Burseraceae:

1.

Myrrha.

Commiphora

(Myrrha), one or more species.

The gum-resin.

E. Africa.

Volatile oil, resin, gum, bitter principle.

Tincture, pil. rhei comp.

Stimulant, tonic, expectorant, em-menagogue, vulnerary.

Dyspepsia, amenorrhoea, anaemia, pharyngitis, diseased gums, ulcers, disinfectant.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Myrrh.

Polygalaceae:

1.

Senega.

Polygala Senega.

The dried roots.

United States.

Senegin, polygalic acid, fixed oil, vol. oil, resin, pectin, malates.

Fluidextract, syrup, syrup squill comp.

Expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic.

Bronchitis, croup, asthma, renal dropsy, rheumatism, pneumonia, amenorrhoea.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Senega.

Euphorbiaceae:

1.

Oleum Tiglii.

Croton Tiglium.

The fixed oil.

India,

Philippine

Islands.

Glycerides of stearic, palmitic, myristic, lauric, oleic, formic, acetic, tiglinic, valeric acids, crotonol, croton-resin, croton-olic acid.

.................................

Powerful purgative, irritant, rubefacient.

Mania, constipation, taeniae, dropsies, dysentery, paralysis, rheumatism, swellings, pneumonia, ovaritis, pleurisy.

Minims.

i-2

(.02-.13 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Croton Oil.

1.

Oleum Ricini.

Ricinus communis.

The fixed oil.

India,

Europe.

Ricinolein, palmitin, ricinoleic acid.

..................................

Purgative, demulcent.

Constipation, colic, diarrhoea, enteritis, worms, fevers, calculi, amenorrhoea, cystitis, gonorrhoea.

60-180

(4-30 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Castor Oil.

1.

Stillingia.

Stillingia syl-vatica.

The dried roots.

United States.

Sylvacrol, vol. oil, resin, glucoside, fixed oil, tannin.

Fluidextract.

Alterative, anti-venereal, emetic, cathartic.

Syphilis, scrofula, skin diseases, liver affections, intermittents, constipation.

Grains.

15-30

(1-2 Gm.).

2.

Stillingia.

Recapitulation No. 5.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Doses.

1.

Latin official name.

Medicinal uses.

2.

Eng. official name.

Sapindaceae:

1.

Guarana.

Paullinia Cupana.

The dried paste from the crushed seeds.

N. and W. Brazil.

Caffeine, tannin, resin, volatile oil, fat, saponin.

Fluidextract.

Nervine, stimulant, tonic, astringent.

Sick headache, migraine, diarrhoea of phthisis, convalescence.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Guarana.

Rhamnaceae:

1.

Frangula.

Rhamnus Frangula.

The dried bark.

Europe,

N. Asia.

Frangulin, emodin, isoemodin, resin, tannin.

Fluidextract.

Purgative, tonic, diuretic, emetic.

Dropsy, costiveness, constipation of pregnancy.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Frangula.

1.

Cascara Sagrada.

Rhamnus Purshi-ana.

The dried bark.

Western U. States.

Emodin, isoemodin, resin, tannin, vol. oil, rhamnol, ferment.

Fluidextract, extr., aro. fluidextr.

Purgative, tonic, febrifuge.

Constipation, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Cascara Sagrada.

Malvaceae:

1.

Althaea.

Althaea officinalis.

The dried root.

Europe,

W., N.

Asia,

United States.

Asparagin, mucilage, starch, pectin.

Mas. hydrarg., pil. ferri carb., pil. phosphori.

Demulcent, emollient.

Inflammations of pulmonary, digestive, and urinary tracts, skin eruptions.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Althaea.

1.

Gossypium Puri-ficatum.

.................................

The hairs of the seeds.

......................

Cellulose, fixed oil, inorganics.

Pyroxylin, collodion, flex., canthar. collodions.

Protective.

Dressing to burns, surgical wounds, etc.

2.

Purified Cotton

Gossypium herba-ceum, +.

1.

Oleum Gossypii Seminis.

.................................

The fixed oil.

.......................

Olein, palmitin, lino-lein.

Soft soap, lins. s. soap, amnion., camph.

Demulcent, nutrient.

For olive, almond oil, liniments.

Minims.

120-480

(8-30 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Cottonseed Oil.

Sterculiaceae:

1.

Oleum Theobro-matis.

Theobroma

Cacao.

The concrete fixed oil.

S. America.

Stearin, palmitin, laurin, linolein, gly-cerides of formic, acetic, butyric acids.

.................................

Demulcent, emollient, nutrient.

Abraded surfaces, base for suppositories, ointments.

Grains.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Oil of Theobroma.

Theaceae, see Rubiaceae.

Thea sinensis.

Guttiferae:

1.

Cambogia.

Garcinia

Hanburii.

The gum-resin.

Camboja,

Annam,

Siam.

Gum, resin (cambogic acid), vol. oil.

Pil. cathar. comp.

Drastic, hydra-gogue cathartic.

Liver and kidney diseases, vermifuge, dropsy.

1/2-5

(03-.3 Gm.).

2.

Gamboge.

Thymelaeaceae:

1.

Mezereum.

Daphne: Mezereum, Gnidium, Laureola.

The dried bark.

Europe.

Acrid resin, acrid volatile oil, daphnin.

Fluidextr. sars. co.

Stimulant, diuretic, diaphoretic, alterative, siala-gogue, vesicant.

Syphilis, scrofula, rheumatism, skin diseases.

1-10

(.06-6 Gm.).

2.

Mezereum.

Lythraceae:

1.

Granatum.

Punica Granatum.

The dried bark of stems and roots.

S. W. Asia

India.

Punico-tannic acid, pelletierine, mannite, gum, pectin.

Fluidextract, pel-letierine tannate.

Anthelmintic, taeniafuge, astringent.

Tape- and lumbricoid worms.

30-120

(2-8 Gm.).

2.

Pomegranate.

Myrtaceae:

1.

Oleum Cajuputi.

Melaleuca Leuca-wendron.

The volatile oil

E. India

Islands.

Cineol, terpineol, l-pinene, valer., benz., aldehydes.

.................................

Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, rubefacient.

Rheumatism, affections of stomach, bowels, colic, toothache, bronchitis, dysmenorrhoea.

Minims.

2-10

(.13-6 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Oil of Cajuput.

1.

Caryophyllus.

Eugenia aromatica.

The dried flower-buds.

Molucca

(Clove)

Islands.

Volatile oil, tannin, gum, resin, earyo-phyllin, eugenol.

Tinct. lavend. comp., tinct. rhei ar., Oil.

Stimulant, stomachic, antispasmodic, rubefacient.

Nausea, colic, condiment, rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache.

Grains.

5-10

(.3-.6 Gm.).

2.

Clove.

1.

Oleum Pimentae.

Pimenta officinalis.

The vol. oil from fruit.

C. and S. America.

Eugenol, sesquiterpene.

.................................

Stomachic, stimulant, carminative, condiment.

Flatulence, nausea, colic, rheumatism, neuralgia.

Minims.

1-5

(.06-.3 Ml.

2.

Oil of Pimenta.

1.

Eucalyptus.

Eucalyptus globulus.

The dried leaves.

Australia.

Volatile oil, tannin, cerylic alcohol, eucalyptic acid, resins.

Fluidextract, oil, eucalyptol.

Febrifuge, stimulant, astringent, antiseptic, diaphoretic.

Intermittents, urinary and pulmonary troubles, bronchitis, hemorrhages, gleet, ulcers.

(Cc.)).

Grains.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Eucalyptus.

Umbelliferae:

1.

Petroselinum.

Petroselinum sativum.

The dried ripe fruit.

S. Europe,

Asia, U. S.

Volatile oil, apiol, resin, tannin.

Oleoresin.

Diuretic, stim., emmenag., anti-period., germicide.

Nephritis, dropsy, amenorrh., dysmen-orrh.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Parsley Fruit.

1.

Carum.

Carum Carvi

(Carui).

The dried fruit.

C. and W.

Asia.

Volatile oil, fixed oil, resin, sugar, gum, tannin.

Tr. card. co., Oil: spt. junip. co.

Stimulant, carminative, diuretic.

stomachic.

Colic, flatulence, flavoring, toothache.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Caraway.

1.

Anisum.

Pimpinella Anisum.

The dried ripe fruit.

W. Asia,

S. Europe.

Volatile oil, fixed oil choline, sugar, mucilage.

Oil: Aq., spt., spt. aurant. co., syr. sars. co., fidext. cas. sag. ar., tr. opii camph.

Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, aromatic.

Colic, flatulence, bronchitis, catarrhs, flavoring.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Anise.

1.

Faeniculum.

Foeniculum vulgare.

The dried ripe fruit.

S. Europe,

W. Asia.

Volatile oil, fixed oil sugar, mucilage.

Comp. inf. sen., Oil: pulv. glycyr. co., spt. junip. co.

Carminative, stimulant, galactagogue.

Nausea, colic, amenor-rhoea, flatulence, increases secretions.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm).

2.

Fennel.

1.

Coriandrum.

Coriandrum sativum.

The dried ripe fruit.

C. Asia,

S. Europe.

Volatile oil, tannin malic acid, mucilage

Oil: fidext. cas. sag. ar., spt. aurant. co., syr. sennae.

Aromatic, carminative, stimulant, stomachic.

Indigestion, flatulence, flavoring, rheumatism.

Grains.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Coriander.

1.

Asafoetida.

Ferula: asafoetida, foetida.

The gum-resin.

Persia,

Turkestan.

Gum, resin, volatile oil, vanillin, ferulic acid.

Emulsion, pill, tinct.

Stimulant, antispasmodic, laxative, emmena-gogue.

Hysteria, spasms, asthma, catarrhs, chorea, consumption, flatulence.

3-10

(.2-.6 Gm.).

2.

Asafetida.

Recapitulation No. 6.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

Doses.

1.

Latin official name.

2.

Eng. official name.

Umbelliferoe:

1.

Sumbul.

Ferula Sumbul.

The rhizome and roots.

C. and N. W.

Asia.

Volatile oil, resin, angelic acid, valeric acid.

Extract, fluid-extract.

Stimulant, tonic, nervine, antispasmodic.

Hysteria, epilepsy, chlorosis, amenorrhoea, delirium tremens.

10-30

(.6-2 Gm.).

2.

Sumbul.

Ericaceoe:

1.

Methylis Salicy-las.

Gaultheria pro-cumbens.

Betula lenta.

An ester (compd. ether).

N. America.

CH3C7H5O3.

Emul. ol. morrh., fldext. cas. sag. ar., syr. sars. co.

Antiseptic, analgesic, carminative, stimulant, flavoring.

Rheumatism, migraine, sciatica, lumbago.

Minims.

1-10

(.06-.6 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Methyl Salicylate.

1.

Uva Ursi.

Arctostaphylos

Uva-ursi.

The dried leaves.

Europe,

Asia,

N.America.

Tannin, gallic acid, arbutin, ericolin, urson.

Fluidextract.

Astringent, diuretic, tonic, nephritic.

Cystitis, gravel, gleet, menorrhagia, bronchitis, diarrhoea.

Grains.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Uva Ursi.

Styracaceoe:

1.

Benzoinum.

Styrax Benzoin, +.

The balsamic-resin.

Sumatra,

Java, Borneo, Siam.

Benzoic and einnamic acids, resin, volatile oil, vanillin.

Benzoinated lard, tinct.,tinct. benz. co., benzoic acid.

Stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, diuretic.

Laryngitis, diarrhoea, wounds, coryza, ulcers.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Benzoin.

Oleaceoe:

1.

Oleum Olivoe.

Olea europaea.

The fixed oil.

Asia,

S. Europe.

Olein, linolein, palmi-tin, arachin, phytos-terin.

Lead plast., soap: lin., ext. colocy. co., pil. aloes, pil. asaf.

Nutrient, laxative, demulcent, protective.

Constipation of infants, gallstones, bruises, sprains, wounds, as-carides, lubrication.

Minims.

60-480

4-30 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Olive Oil.

1.

Manna.

Fraxinus Ornus.

The dried saccharine exudation.

Mediterranean Basin.

Mannite, glucose, resin, fraxin, mucilage.

Infusum sennae comp.

Laxative, demulcent, expectorant, chola-gogue.

Piles, urinary irritation, to evacuate bowels of children, etc.

Grains.

(60-480

(4-30 Gm.).

2.

Manna.

Loganiaceoe:

1.

Gelsemium.

Gelsemium sem-pervirens.

The dried rhizome and roots.

S. United States.

Volatile oil, gelsem-ine, gelseminine, gelsemic acid, resin, starch.

Extract, fluid-extract, tincture.

Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, antiperiodic.

Rheumatism, neuralgia, intermittents, dysmenorrhoea, chorea, hysteria, epilepsy, tetanus.

2-10

(.13-6 Gm.).

2.

Gelsemium.

1.

Spigelia.

Spigelia marylan-dica.

The dried rhizome and roots.

United States.

Volatile oil, resins, bitter principle, spi-geline, tannin, fat.

Fluidextract.

Anthelmintic, toxic, mydriatic.

Round worms.

30-120

(2-8 Gm.).

2.

Spigelia.

1.

Nux Vomica.

Strychnos Nux-vomica.

The dried ripe seeds.

India,

E. India

Islands.

Strychnine, brucine, igasurine, igasuric acid, loganin, fat.

Extract, fluid-extract, tincture, strychnine: nitrate, sulphate.

Spinal nervine, tonic, poisonous.

Atonic dyspep., nervousness, anaemia, paralysis, lead palsy, tetanus, chorea, epilepsy.

1/2-5

(.03-.3 Gm.).

2.

Nux Vomica.

Gentianaceoe:

1.

Gentiana.

Gentiana lutea.

The dried rhizome and roots.

C. and S. Europe.

Gentiopicrin, gentiin, gentiogenin, gentien-in, gentianose, fixed oil, pectin, resin.

Extract, fluidext., tinct. gent. comp.

Tonic, bitter.

Increases digestion, amenorrhoea, dyspepsia, intermittents.

5-30

(.3-2 Gm.).

2.

Gentian.

Apocynaceae:

1.

Strophanthus.

Strophanthus:

Kombe, hispi-dus.

The dried ripe seeds.

Africa, Asia.

Strophanthin, choline, trigonelline, kombic acid, fixed oil.

Tincture.

Heart stimulant, diuretic.

Bright's disease, heart palpitation, endocarditis, asthma, dropsy.

1/8-1/2

(.008-.03 Gm.).

2.

Strophanthus.

1.

Aspidosperma.

Aspidosperma

Quebracho-bianco.

The dried bark.

S. America,

Argentine

Rep., Chile.

Aspidospermine, aspidospermatine, aspidosamine, quebrachine, tannin.

Fluidextract.

Cardiac and respiratory stimulant, antispasmodic.

Dyspnoea, phthisis, asthma. to endure fatigue.

15-30

(1-2 Gm.).

2.

Aspidosperma.

Convolvulaceae:

1.

Jalapa.

Exogonium purga.

The dried tuberous root.

E. Mexico.

Resin (jalapin and jalapurgin), starch, gum.

Comp. powder, resin, comp. cath. pills.

Hydragogue cathartic, diuretic.

Constipation, dropsy, fevers, inflammations, head affections.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

2.

Jalap.

1.

Scammoniae Radix.

Convolvulus Scammonia.

The dried root.

W. Asia.

Resin, gum, tannin, starch.

Resin, extr. colo-cynth. comp.

Hydragogue, cholagogue cathartic.

Dropsies, cerebral affections, torpid intestines.

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

2.

Scammony Root.

Hydrophyllaceae:

1.

Eriodictyon.

Eriodictyon cali-fornicum.

The dried leaves.

California.

Volatile oil, resin, eriodictyol, triacon-tane, tannin.

Fluidextract.

Expectorant, bitter tonic, stimulant.

Bronchitis, asthma, to disguise quinine taste.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Eriodictyon.

Labiatae:

1.

Oleum Thymi.

Thymus vulgaris.

The volatile oil.

S. Europe.

Phenols, cymene, thy-mene, thymol, pinene, borneol.

Thymol.

Stimulant, tonic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, antiseptic.

Chlorosis, rheumatism, neuralgia, bronchitis, diarrhoea, gleet, vesical catarrh.

Minims.

1-5

(.06-.3 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Oil of Thyme.

1.

Mentha Viridis.

Mentha spicata

(viridis).

The dried leaves and tops.

Europe,

N. America.

Volatile oil, resin, tannin, gum.

Spirit, Oil: water, spirit.

Carminative, stimulant, nervine.

Cholera infantum, culinary and confectionery purposes, perfume.

Grains.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Spearmint.

1.

Mentha Piperita.

Mentha piperita.

The dried leaves and tops.

Asia, Europe,

N. America.

Volatile oil, resin, tannin, gum.

Spirit, Oil: water, spirit, pil. rhei comp., menthol.

Carminative, stimulant, nervine, antispasmodic.

Flatulence, colic, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dysmenorrhoea, rheumatism, toothache.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Peppermint.

1.

Oleum Lavandulae.

Lavandula officinalis.

The volatile oil.

S. Europe.

Terpene, C10H16, geraniol, linalool, C10H18O.

Spirit, comp. tinct., Fowler's solution, lin. sap., sp. am. aro., oint. diachy.

Stimulant, carminative, nervine, errhine.

Gastralgia, nausea, headache, flatulence, perfumery.

Minims.

1-5

(.06-.3 Ml. (Cc.)).

2.

Oil of Lavender.

1.

Oleum Rosmarini.

Rosmarinus officinalis.

The volatile oil.

S. Europe,

Med.Basin.

Pinene, camphor borneol, cineol.

Soap liniment, tinct. lavender comp.

Carminative, stimulant, diuretic, diaphoretic.

Colic, nervousness, menstrual derangements, rheumatism, sprains.

1 5

(.06-3 Ml. (Cc.).

2.

Oil of Rosemary.

unity (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

( official preparations.

Medicinal properties

Medicinal uses.

.

Doses.

I.

Latin official name.

2.

Knir. official name.

Solanaceae:

1.

Capsicum.

Capsicum frutes-cens.

The dried fruits.

S. and C. America.

Capsaicin, fixed oil, volatile oil, resin, capsicine.

Olcoresin, plaster, tincture.

Stimulant, stomachic, diaphoretic, rubefacient.

Dyspepsia, colic, cholera, diphtheria, menor-rhagia, rheumatism, relaxed uvula.

Grains.

1 8

(.06-.5 Gm.).

2.

Capsicum.

1.

Belladonnae Folia.

Atropa Belladonna.

The dried leaves and tops.

C. and S. Europe.

Atropine, belladon-nine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, atropa-mine, atrosin, malic acid, starch; homa-tropine.

Extr. (pil., pow.), plaster, ointment, tinct.

Sedative, narcotic, mydriatic, antispasmodic, anodyne.

Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, cancer, meningitis, erysipelas, asthma, coughs, spasms, scarlet fever, abscesses, eczema, phthisis.

i-3

(.03-.2Gm.).

2.

Belladonna Leaves.

1.

Belladonnae Radix.

.................................

The dried root.

........................

.................................

Fluidextr., liniment, atropine, atrop. sulph.

.................................

.................................

1/2-2

(.03-.13Gm.).

2.

Belladonna Root.

1.

Hyoscyamus.

Hyoscyamus niger.

The dried leaves and flowering tops.

Europe,

Asia.

Hyoscyamine, scopolamine (hyoscine), choline, hyoscipic-rin.

Extr., fluidextr., tincture, hyoscyamine hydro-brom., scopolamine hydrobrom.

Anodyne, hypnotic, narcotic, mydriatic, laxative, carminative

Mania, insomnia, insanity, coughs, colic, paralytic tremors, bladder trouble, constipation, chorea, tetanus.

2-10

(.13-.6Gm.).

2.

Hyoscyamus.

1.

Stramonium.

Datura: Stramonium, Tatula.

The dried leaves.

Asia, nat. universally.

Daturine, vol. oil, mucilage, albumin, KNG3.

Extr. (pil., pow.), ointment, tincture.

Narcotic, anodyne, antispasmodic, diuretic mydriatic.

Insanity, epilepsy, asthma, whooping-cough, rheumat., dysmenorr.. chorea, sprains, ulcers, hemorrhoids.

1-5

(.06-.3 Gm.).

2.

Stramonium.

Scrophulariaceae:

1.

Digitalis.

Digitalis purpurea.

The dried leaves.

W. and C. Europe.

Digitoxin, digitophyl-lin, gitalin, gitin, di-gitsaponin, enzymes: vol. oil, digitalin.

Fluidextr., infusion, tinct.

Cardiac tonic, vascular stimulant sedative, narcotic, diuretic, emetic.

Feeble heart, renal dropsy, pneumon., mania, delirium, men-orrhag., epilep., enlarged glands.

1-2

(.06-.13Gm.).

2.

Digitalis.

Pedaliaceae:

1.

Oleum Sesami.

Sesamum indicum.

The fixed oil.

India,

Africa,

China.

Triglycerides of oleic, linoleic acids, myris-tin, pal., stea., sesa-min.

.................................

Laxative, demul. emol., nutritious

Like olive oil; mostly externally in hair preps.

Minims.

240-960

(15-60 Ml.

(Cc.)).

2.

Sesame Oil.

Rubiaceae:

1.

Caffea.

Coffea arabica.

Caffeine, feeble basic substance (alkaloid).

Trop. Africa.

C8H10N4O2 + H2O.

Citrat. caffeine, effervesc. citrat. caffeine, caf. sod. benz.

Tonic, stimulant nervine, antiemetic, diuretic

Nervous headache, diarrhoea, phthisis, dropsy, gout, insomnia, fevers.

Grains.

Caffeine

1-5

(.06-.3 Gm.)

2.

Coffee.

1.

Thea.

Thea sinensis.

S. E. Asia.

2.

Tea.

1.

Ipecacuanha.

Cephaelis:

Ipecacuanha, acuminata.

The dried root.

Brazil,

Bolivia,

Columbia.

Emetine, cephaeline, psychotrine, ipecac-uanhic acid, resin.

Fluidextr., syr., pulv. ip. et opii.

Emetic, expectorant, diaphoretic cholagogue, haemostatic.

Catarrh, croup, asthma, pneumon., dyspep., vomit. of preg., cholera, ophthalmia.

1-20

(.06-1.3 Cm.).

2.

Ipecac.

1.

Cinchona

Cinchona:

Ledgeriana, Cal-isaya.

\ The bark.

S. America, (Java, India, Ceylon).

Quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, cinchon-idine, quinamine, chinoidine, quinic, quinovic, cinchotan. acids, cinchona-red, vol. oil.

Fluidextr., tinct.

Tinct. cinch. co., alkaloids from either.

Tonic, antiperiodic antispasmodic, febrifuge, astringent.

Dyspepsia, convalescence, gastritis, asthma, bronchitis, inter-mitts., typhoid pneumon., neuralgia, erysipelas.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.)

2.

Cinchona.

1.

Cinchona Rubra.

Cinchona succiru-bra.

2.

Red Cinchona.

l.

Gambir.

Ourouparia

Gambir.

Dried extr. of leaves, twigs.

E. India

Islands.

Tannic acid, cate-chin.

Tinct. co.

Astringent, tonic.

Diarrhoea, leucorrh., phthisis, bronchit; relaxed uvula, dyeing

5-30

(.3-2 Gm).

2,

Gambir.

Family (Nat. order).

Botanic source.

Part official.

Habitat.

Constituents.

Official preparations.

Medicinal properties.

Medicinal uses.

Doses.

1.

Latin official name.

2.

Eng. official name.

Caprifoliaceoe:

1.

Viburnum Pruni-folium.

Viburnum: prunifolium,

Lentago.

The dried bark.

United States.

Viburnin, valeric acid, tannin, resin.

Extr., fluidextr.

Diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic, nervine, astring.

Dysmenorrh., menorrh., hysteria, asthma.

30-120

(2-8 Gm.).

2.

Viburnum Pruni-folium.

Valerianaceoe:

1.

Valeriana.

Valeriana officinalis.

The dried rhizome and roots.

Europe,

N. Asia.

Vol. oil, valeric, formic acetic, malic acids, chatinine, tannin, resin.

Tincture, ammo-niated tincture.

Stimulant, anodyne, nervine, antispasmodic, vermifuge.

Hysteria, nervous coughs, diabetes, delirium tre., typhoid, dysmenorrh., epilepsy.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Valerian.

Cucurbitaceoe:

1.

Pepo.

Curcurbita Pepo.

The dried ripe seeds.

Tropic. Asia,

America.

Fixed oil, acrid resin, starch, proteids.

.................................

Taeniafuge, vermifuge.

Tape- and lumbricoid worms.

480-960

(30-60 Gm.).

2.

Pepo.

1.

Colocynthis.

Citrullus Colocynthis.

Dried pulp of fruit.

Asia, Africa,

S. Europe.

Colocynthin, colocyn-thitin, pectin, gum.

Extr., comp. extr., pil. cathar. co.

Cathartic, drastic, diuretic, emetic.

Evacuant, dropsy, apoplexy, paralysis.

2-10

(.13-.6Gm.).

2.

Colocynth.

1.

Elaterinum.

Ecballium Ela-terium.

Neutral principle from elaterium.

W. Asia,

N. Africa,

S. Europe.

C20H28O5.

Triturate.

Hydragogue cathartic.

Dropsy, brain and lung congestion, uraemia.

1/20-1/10

(.003-.006 Gm.).

2.

Elaterin.

Campanulaceoe:

1.

Lobelia.

Lobelia inflata.

The dried leaves and tops.

N. America.

Lobeline, inflatin, lobelacrin, lobelic acid, resin, vol. oil.

Fluidextract, tincture.

Expectorant, emetic, nervine, purg., narcotic.

Spasmod. asth., catarrh, bronch. spasms, whooping-cough.

1-20

(.06-1.3 Gm.).

2.

Lobelia.

Cichoriaceoe:

1.

Taraxacum.

Taraxacum officinale.

The dried rhizome and roots.

Europe.

Inulin, pectin, milk-juice, taraxacin, resin, taraxacerin.

Extract, fluid-extract.

Diuretic, tonic, aperient, deob-struent.

Liver affections, dyspepsia, constipation, eczema, dropsies.

30-120

(2-8 Gm.).

2.

Taraxacum.

1.

Lactucarium.

Lactuca virosa.

The dried milk-juice.

C. and S. Europe.

Lactucin lactucic acid, lactucopicrin, lactu-cerin, vol. oil, caoutchouc.

Tincture, syrup.

Anodyne, sedative, hypnotic, expect., diuretic.

Insomnia, cough, dropsy, heart trouble, nervousness, intermitts.

1-8-15

(.06-5-1 (Gm.).

2.

Lactucarium.

Compositoe:

1.

Grindelia.

Grindelia: campo-rum, cuneifolia, squarrosa.

The dried leaves, flowering tops.

N. America.

Vol. oil, resin, bitter principle, grindeline, fat.

Fluidextract.

Cardiac sed., tonic, antispasmod., expect.

Asthma, bronch., catarrhs.whoop.-cough, rheumat., burns, blisters.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Grindelia.

1.

Matricaria.

Matricaria Cham-omilla.

The dried flower-heads.

Europe,

W. Asia.

Volatile oil, anthemic acid, anthemidin, tannin.

.................................

Stimulant, tonic, nervine, carminative, emmena-gogue.

Indigest., convales., intermitt., delirium tre., abscesses, colic, toothache, rheumat., sprains.

15-60

(1-4 Gm.).

2.

Matricaria.

1.

Pyrethrum.

Anacyclus Pyrethrum.

The dried root.

N. Africa.

Pyrethrine, resin, vol. oil, inulin, tannin.

Tincture.

Irritant, rubefacient, sialagogue, sternutatory.

Headache, rheumat.. toothache, tongue par-aly., catarrh, neuralg.

30-60

(2-4 Gm.).

2.

Pyrethrum.

1.

Santoninum.

Artemisia pauci-flora.

The inner anhydride (lactone) of santonic acid.

N. Turkestan.

C15H18O3.

.................................

Anthelmintic, stimulant, em-menagogue.

Round and threadworms, incontinence of urine, eye affections.

1-4

(.016-.26 Gm.).

2.

Santonin.

1.

Arnica.

Arnica montana.

The dried flower-heads.

Europe,

N. Asia.

Arnicin, volatile oil, resin, salts.

Tincture.

Stimulant, tonic, carminative, diuretic, emmen-gue, irritant.

Typhoid, intermitts., diarrhoen, goat, nephritis, amenorrh., rheumat.. dropsy,

5-20

(.3-1.3 Gm.).

2.

Arnica.