Sinapis Nigra. Black Mustard
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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.
Sinapis Nigra. Black Mustard
Latin, Sinapis Nigra
Eng., Black Mustard. Synonym, Brown Mustard. The seed of Brassica nigra.
Average Dose
Emetic, 2 1/2 drachms (10 Gm.).
Official Preparations and Constituents.
Emplastrum Sinapis
Eng., Mustard Plaster. Synonyms, Charta Sinapis, Mustard Paper (U. S. P., viii). A uniform mixture of powdered black mustard (deprived of its fixed oil) and a solution of rubber, spread on paper, cotton cloth, or other fabric.
Oleum Sinapis Volatile
Eng., Volatile Oil of Mustard. Synonym, Essential Oil of Mustard.
Average Dose
1/8 minim (0.008 mil).
Therapeutic Action
Emetic, rubefacient, vesicant. Uses.-See Sinapis Alba. The oil is a constituent of many proprietary liniments. It is a powerful irritant.
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