This section is from the "A Practical Treatise On Materia Medica And Therapeutics" book, by Roberts Bartholow. Also available from Amazon: A Practical Treatise On Materia Medica And Therapeutics
Pareira brava. The root of Chondodendron tomentosum Ruiz et Pavon (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). (U. S. P.) Racine de pareira-brava, Fr.; Grieswurzel, Ger.
Infusion of pareira brava (oz j—Oj). Dose, oz ss— oz ij. (Not official.)
Fluid extract of pareira. Dose, 3 ss— oz ij.
It contains a principle, buxin, but it is not known whether this is the active ingredient.
 
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