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Chimaphila. - Synonyms. - Pipsissewa. Prince's Pine. The leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (Linne) Nuttall (nat. ord. Ericaceae).
Northern Continent.
About 5 cm. long, oblanceolate, sharply serrate above, wedge-shaped and nearly entire towards the base; coriaceous, smooth, and dark-green on the upper surface. It is nearly inodorous, and has an astringent and bitterish taste.
1) Arbutin (see p. 631). (2) Ericolin. (3) Chimaphilin, in yellow, tasteless, volatile crystals. (4) Ursone. (5) Tannic Acid, 4 per cent.
Dose, 1/2 to 2 dr.; 2. to 8. c.c.
By maceration and percolation with Diluted Alcohol, and evaporation.
Dose, 1/2 to 2 fl. dr.; 2. to 8. c.c.
This plant is diuretic and diaphoretic. It is used for rheumatism and nephritic affections.
 
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