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Fabiana Imbricata. Peru, Chili. N. 0. Solanaceæ.
Characteristics. A woody shrub growing on rocky hill-tops, with plume-like sprays, the small densely crowded leaves much resembling those of a conifer. The branches and leafy branchlets are resinous, with an aromatic odour and taste.
It contains an essential oil, resin, a fluorescent crystallizing sub-stance, and a bitter alkaloid, "Fabianine."
Therapeutics. A diuretic of value in inflammation of bladder and catarrh of the urinary tract.
"Of undoubted value in lithiasis and renal stone: less in chronic cystitis." - E. H. Fenwick, Lancet, Sept. 26th, 1887.
"In cystitis, Dr. Wyman gave it in 15 drop doses in water every three hours for twenty-four hours, with rapid diminution of pain, mucous and pus." - Therapeutic Gazette, 1886, p. 221.
Formula in lithuria.
Fl. ext. Piché ............1 ounce.
Potass. Nit. ................... 1 drachm.
Elixir Simp. ............3 ounces.
M. A teaspoonful every three hours.
Dose: Fluid extract, 1/2 to 1 drachm. Infusion: a wineglassful.
 
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