Latin, Piper

Eng., Pepper. Synonym, Black Pepper. The dried, unripe fruit of Piper nigrum. Average Dose.-8 grains (0.5 Gm.).

Official Constituent.

Oleoresina Piperis

Eng., Oleoresin of Pepper. Average Dose.- 1/2 grain (0.03 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Carminative, stomachic, irritant.

Uses

Sometimes employed with other agents for its stomachic effect.

Administration

The following will illustrate the use of the drug.

Piper Pepper 1159

or

Arseni Trioxidi............................................

gr. ij

13

Piperis Pulv.,

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8

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M. ft. cap. no. lx.

Sig

One after each meal.

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