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, Pepo
Eng., Pepo. Synonym, Pumpkin Seed. The ripe seed of Cucurbita Pepo.
1 ounce (30 Gm.).
Sometimes used to remove tape-worms. Seldom prescribed, as more reliable agents are usually available.
 
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