This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Latin, Coriandrum
Eng., Coriander. Synonym, Coriander Seed. The dried ripe fruit of Coriandrum sativum. Average Dose.-8 grains (0.5 Gm.).
Official Constituent.
Eng., Oil of Coriander.
3 minims (0.2 mil).
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol.
Stomachic and carminative.
As a flavoring agent and recommended to prevent griping of purgatives.
Oil of Coriander is contained in several official preparations. Coriander or the Oil are seldom prescribed as such.
 
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