Latin, Granatum

Eng., Pomegranate. The bark of the stem and root of Punica Granatum.

Average Dose

30 grains (2 Gm.).

Official Preparation and Constituent.

Fluidextractum Granati

Eng., Fluidextract of Pomegranate.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Pelletierinae Tannas

Eng., Pelletierine Tannate. A mixture of the tannates of four alkaloids obtained from Pomegranate. A light-yellow, odorless powder having an astringent taste. Soluble in 240 parts of water or 16 parts of alcohol.

Average Dose

4 grains (0.25 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Teniafuge and anthelmintic.

Uses

To remove tapeworms.

Administration

Usually given in the form of Pelletierine Tannate, which is preferably given in capsules. The success of the treatment seems to largely depend on having the intestinal tract fairly empty before administering the drug, and on following it in from one to two hours with a sufficiently active saline purgative. The treatment is apt to produce temporary dizziness and nausea.