Cardamomi Semen. Cardamom Seed (Cardamo-mum, U
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Cardamomi Semen. Cardamom Seed (Cardamo-mum, U
Latin, Cardamomi Semen
Eng., Cardamom Seed (Cardamo-mum, U. S. P., viii). The dried seeds of Elettaria Cardamomum. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).
1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
Tinctura Cardamomi
Eng., Tincture of Cardamom. Represents 15 per cent. of the drug.
Average Dose
30 minims (2 mils).
Tinctura Cardamomi Composita
Eng., Compound Tincture of Cardamom. Cardamom seed, 20 Gra.; Saigon Cinnamon, 25 Gm.; Caraway, 12 Gm.; Cochineal, 5 Gm.; Glycerin, 50 mils; Diluted Alcohol, to make 1000 mils.
.Average Dose.-1 fluidrachm (4 mils).
Therapeutic Action
Stomachic, carminative.
Uses
In flatulent colic, loss of appetite, etc A vehicle and flavoring agent.
Administration
Usually prescribed as a vehicle and adjuvant for more active agents. The compound tincture is the preparation of choice.
In the treatment of constipation:
| or | ||
Flext. Cascarae Sag............. |
| 30 | |
Tinct. Cardamomi Comp............ |
| 15 | |
Glycerini........... |
| 30 | |
Aquae Menth. Pip.............. | q. s. | 90 | |
M.
Sig
Teaspoonful in water after meals.
In the treatment of acne:
| or | ||
Sodii Benzoatis............ | 3ij | 8 | |
Tinct. Nucis Vomicae............. | f3ij | 8 | |
Flext Cascarae Sag............. |
| 15 | |
Tinct Cardamomi Comp........ | q. s. | 90 | |
M.
Sig
Teaspoonful in water after meals.
As a laxative in the treatment of acne:
| or | ||
Flext. Cascarae Sag., | |||
Tinct Nucis Vomicae........... | āā. f3iij | 12 | |
Tinct. Cardamomi Comp.............. | q. s. | 90 | |
M.
Sig
Teaspoonful in water before meals.
1 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.
2 Ibid.
3 Stelwagon: Diseases of the Skin.
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