Assafoetida (Narthex Assafoetida, Falc.), U.S
Description
This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
Assafoetida (Narthex Assafoetida, Falc.), U.S
A. Diaphoresis, 54, 1: 417.
Excreted by the skin, 1, 652; 6, 555.
C. Chrome scaly eruptions, chronic eczema, etc., especially when the skin is dry and harsh, are much improved by the persistent use of assafoetida, 4.
Remarks
The officinal preparations are: Mistura Assafoetida; Tinctura Assafoetidae; Piluloe Assafoetidoe; Suppositoria Assafoetidoe; Emplastrum Assafoetidoe.
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