Latin, Sumbul

Eng., Sumbul. Synonym, Muskroot. The rhizome and roots of Ferula Sumbul. Average Dose.-30 grains (2 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Extractum Sumbul

Eng., Extract of Sumbul. Average Dose.-4 grains (0.25 Gm.).

Fluidextractum Sumbul

Eng., Fluidextract of Sumbul. Average Dose.-30 minims (2 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Classed as a stomachic, carminative, antispasmodic and nervine.

Uses

Employed in the treatment of nervousness, neurasthenia, hysteria, flatulence, etc.

Administration

The extract is the preparation usually employed. It is given"in capsules and generally with other agents.

In the treatment of palpitation in hysteric subjects:

Sumbul Sumbul 1288

or

Strychninae Sulph.....................................................

gr. 1/3

02

Zinci Valeratis.........................................................

gr. x

65

Ext. Sumbul............................................................

gr. x

65

Ext. Hyoscyami ................................................

gr. v

32

M. ft. cap. no. x.

Sig

One after each meal.

1 Ohmann-Dumesnil: Diseases of the Skin

2 Shoemaker: Materia Medica and Therapeutics. 3 Anders: Practice of Medicine.

In the treatment of neurasthenia, hysteria, etc.:

Sumbul Sumbul 1289

or

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

gr.ss

03

Asafoetidae Pulv...........................................

gr. x

65

Ext. Sumbul,

Ferri Sulph. Exsic........................................

āā. gr. xx

1

30

M. ft. cap. no. xx.

Sig

One after each meal.