Latin, Viburnum Prunifolium

Eng., Viburnum Prunifolium. Synonym, Black Haw. The dried bark of Viburnum prunifolium or of V. Lentago.

Average Dose

30 grains (2 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Extractum Viburni Prunifolii

Eng., Extract of Viburnum Pruni-folium. A powder.

Average Dose

8 grains (0.5 Gm.).

Fluidextractum Viburni Prunifolii

Eng., Fluidextract of Viburnum Prunifolium.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Nerve sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic.

Uses

Frequently used in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, threatened abortion, etc.

Administration

The fluidextract is frequently employed and usually alone, as in the following for threatened abortion:

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Teaspoonful three times a day.

With many patients the fluidextract produces nausea or even vomiting, so the Elixir (containing 12.5 per cent.) is often the preparation of choice or necessity. The following illustrates its use in dysmenorrhea:

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Teaspoonful in water every two hours till relieved.