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Latin, Scammoniae Radix
Eng., Scammony Root. The dried root of Convolvulus Scammonia.
4 grains (0.250 Gm.).
1 White and Martin: Genito-urinary and Venereal Diseases.
Eng., Resin of Scammony.
3 grains (0.25 Gm.).
Resin of Scammony is contained in Compound Extract of Colocynth.
Hydragogue purgative. Uses.-Seldom prescribed.
 
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