1799. Menyanthes Trifoliata
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This section is from the book "A Manual Of Practical Therapeutics", by Edward John Waring. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Practical Therapeutics.
1799. Menyanthes Trifoliata
Buckbean, or Marsh Trefoil. Nat. Ord. Gentianaceae. Linn. Syst. Pentandria Mono-gynia. Hab. England.
* Brit. Med. Journ., April 9, 1859.
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Med. Prop. and Action. Tonic and astringent, in doses of gr. xx. - gr. xxx.; purgative, in doses of gr. lx.; emetic in larger quantities. Dose of the Infusion (oz. ss. - Aq. Ferv. Oj.), fl. oz. iss.; of the Extract, gr. x. - gr. xv.
Therapeutic Uses. Similar to Gentian, for which it may be substituted.
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