Myrica Cerifera

Wax-myrtle

Bayberry

(Not official.) Bark of the stem and root.

Decoction is made by boiling an ounce in a pint of water—dose, oz ss— 3 j. An alcoholic extract (myricine of the eclectics)—dose, grs. v; and a fluid extract—dose, 3 ss— 3 ij—are to be obtained in the shops.

Composition

Tannic and gallic acids, myricinic acid, resin, red coloring matter, etc.

The most important property is the astringency due to the large quantity of tannic and gallic acids. In large doses it is emetic.