Latin, Eriodictyon (Gen., Eriodictyi)

Eng., Eriodictyon. Synonym, Yerba Santa. The dried leaves of Eriodictyon cali-fornicum.

Average Dose

15 grains (1 Gm.).

Official Preparation.

Fluidextractum Eriodictyi

Eng., Fluidextract of Eriodictyon. Average Dose.-15 minims (1 mil).

National Formulary Preparations.

Elixir Eriodictyi Aromaticum

Eng., Aromatic Elixir of Eriodictyon. Represents 6.25 per cent. of the drug with aromatics.

Average Dose

2 fluidrachms (8 mils).

Syrupus Eriodictyi Aromaticus

Eng., Aromatic Syrup of Eriodictyon. Represents 3.2 per cent. of the drug with aromatics.

Average Dose

2 fluidrachms (8 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Classed as an expectorant and tonic.

Uses

Employed almost exclusively to disguise the taste of quinine.

Administration

For disguising the taste of quinine, the Aromatic Syrup is preferable. The Aromatic Elixir is also sometimes used. The taste of Eriodictyon itself is very objectionable to some patients.

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful as directed. (Shake-label.)