Sanguinaria. Sanguinaria
Description
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.
Sanguinaria. Sanguinaria
Latin, Sanguinaria
Eng., Sanguinaria. Synonym, Bloodroot. The dried rhizome and roots of Sanguinaria canadensis. Average Dose.-2 grains (0.125 Gm.).
Tinctura Sanguinariae
Eng., Tincture of Sanguinaria. Represents 10 per cent. of the drug.
Average Dose
15 minims (1 mil).
Therapeutic Action
Expectorant, emetic, etc.
Uses
Sanguinaria is a constituent of some pharmaceutical preparations for cough, etc. It has been recommended for other conditions. It is seldom a prescription ingredient.
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