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No. | Remedies. | Dose. | Properties. |
2166 | Polygonum fagopyrum................................................ Buckwheat. | ad libitum | Nutrient, emollient, galactagogue. |
2167 | Polygonum punctatum................................................ Water pepper. | gr. x - xxx | Stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, antiseptic and vesicant. |
2168 | Extractum punctati................................................ | gr. iij - vj | |
2169 | Extractum punctati fluidum................................ |
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2170 | Polymnia Uvedalia (herb)....... Bear's foot, | gr. iij - x | Anodyne, alterative, stimulant, laxative, tonic, anthelmintic, secernent. |
2171 | Extractum polymniae uvedaliae fluidum................ | 3 j - ij | |
2172 | Polypodium vulgare (leaves)...... Rock brake. |
| Expectorant, demulcent, purgative, anthelmintic. |
2173 | Extractum polypodii vulgaris fluidum................ | 3 ss - j | |
2174 | Polytrichum juniperinum (herb)................................ Hair cap moss. | 3 j - ij | A powerful diuretic. |
2175 | Extractum polytrichi fluidum................................ | 3 j - ij | |
2176 | Pongamia glabra (oil)......... | Germicide, absorbent. | |
2177 | Populus balsamifera (buds)....... Balsam poplar. | gr. x - xxx | Stimulant, tonic, diuretic, antispasmodic. |
2178 | Populus nigra (buds)......... Black poplar. | gr. x - xx | Stimulant, expectorant. |
2179 | Populas tremuloides (bark)................................ White poplar. | gr. xx - 3 j | Tonic, febrifuge, diuretic, nervine, antiperiodic, antispasmodic. |
2180 | Extractum populi albi fluidum................................ | 3 ss - j | |
2188 | Populin................................................................ | gr. j - v | |
2182 | Portulacca oleracea (root)....... Purselane. | 3 ss - j | Aperient, diuretic, refrigerant, anthelmintic. |
2183 | *Potassa................................................................ Caustic potash. | Externally. | A powerful escharotic. |
2184 | *Potassa cum calce................................................ Potash with lime. | Externally | As the preceeding, but milder. |
2185 | *Potassii acetas............................................................ Acetate of potassium. | gr. x - xxx | Diuretic, anti-lithic, antacid, laxative, diaphoretic. |
2186 | *Potassii liquor arsenitis............................................... Fowler's solution. |
| Alterative, febrifuge. |
2187 | *Potassii bicarbonas................................................ Bicarbonate of potassium. | gr. x - xxx | Antacid, anti-lithic, diuretic. |
2188 | *Potassii bichromas................................................ Bichromate of potassium. | gr. 1/4 - 3/4 | Caustic, irritant, antiseptic, emetic, alterative. |
2189 | Potassii binoxalas................................................ Salt of sorrel. | gr. ss - ij | Refrigerant. |
2190 | *Potassii bisulphas........... Bisulphate of potassium. | 3 j - ℥ ij | Tonic, laxative, refrigerant. |
2191 | *Potassii bitartras........... Cream of tartar. | 3 ss - jv | Purgative, diuretic refrigerant. |
2192 | *Potassii bromidum ................................................ Bromide of potassium. | gr. v - xxx | Sedative, anaphrodisiac, antispasmodic, alterative, resolvent, hypnotic, 2426. |
2193 | Potassii Carbolas................................................ | gr. j - v | Antiseptic. |
2194 | *Potassii carbonas................................................ Carbonate of potassium. | gr. v - xx | Antacid, anti-lithic, diuretic, irritant. |
2195 | Liquor potassii carbonatis...... |
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2196 | *Potassii chloras............ Chlorate of potassium. | gr. v - x | Alterative, refrigerant, diuretic, antiseptic. |
2197 | Potassii citras.............................................................. Citrate of potassium. | gr. v - xxx | Refrigerant, diaphoretic, diuretic, antiscorbutic. |
2198 | *Mistura Potassii citratis....... | ℥ ij - iv | |
2199 | *Potassii cyanidum......... | gr. 1/4 - 1/8 | Allied to prussic acid. |
2200 | *Potassii ferro cyanidum........ Ferro cyanide of potassium. | gr. v-x | Anodyne, astringent, sedative, diaphoretic. |
2201 | *Potassii hypermanganas........ Hypermanganate of potassium. | gr. ss - ij | Tonic, laxative, alterative, deodorizer; locally, a stimulant and mild escharotic. |
Employment. | Force. | Genitive Form. |
To recall the flow of milk, etc. | 2 | Farinae fagopyri. |
In colds, coughs, gravel, urinary and uterine diseases, and in choleraic seizures. Externally, for gangrene, ulcers, piles. sore mouth, mercurial ptyalism. | 30 | Infusi polygoni punctati. |
,, | Extracti punctati. | |
,, | Extracti punctati fluidi. | |
Chronic gastritis, rheumatism, scrofula. The ointment in local pains, painful swellings, enlarged spleen, caked breast. | 65 | Herbae polymniae uvedaliae. |
,, | Extracti polymniae fluidi. | |
In pulmonary and hepatic diseases | 22 | Infusi polypodii vulgaris. |
,, | Extracti polypodii fluidi. | |
In gravel, dropsy and uterine obstructions, | 44 | Infusi polytrichi juuiperini. |
,, | Extracti polytrychi fluidi. | |
Scabies, herpes, pityriasis versicolor, porrigo capitis and rheumatism. | 44 | Olei pongamiae. |
In pulmonary, hepatic and rheumatic diseases. Externally, to bruises, wounds and skin diseases. | 40 | Tincturae populi balsamiferae. |
In chronic diseases of the lungs. | 30 | Tincturae populi nigrae. |
In debility, dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea, intermittent fever, gleet, worms. | 26 | Infusi populi albi. |
,, | Extracti populi albi fluidi. | |
,, | Populini. | |
14 | Decocti portulaccae oleraceae. | |
In hospital gangrene, uterine ulceration, carbuncle, to form issues, and to open deep abscesses. | 100 | Potassae causticae. |
,, ,, ,, ,, | 90 | Potassae cum calce. |
In dropsy, rheumatism, nephritis, uric acid diathesis, and skin diseases. | 24 | Potassii acetatis. |
In cutaneous and malarial diseases. | 88 | Liquoris potassii arsenitis. |
In uric acid diathesis, jaundice, skin diseases, as an injection in leucorrhoea, etc. | 68 | Potassii bicarbonatis. |
In warts; internally, in tabes dorsalis, dyspepsia, secondary syphilis. | 92 | Potassii bichromatis. |
Chiefly employed for removing iron mould and ink stains from linen. | 80 | Potassii binoxalatis. |
In febrile affections. | 44 | Potassii bisulphatis. |
In dropsy, albuminuria, fevers, piles. | 36 | Potassii bitartratis. |
In epilepsy, chorea, tetanus, vertigo, hysteria, insanity, sleeplessness, delirium tremens, convulsions, spermatorrhoea, gonorrhoea, piles, diabetes, hysteria, and to prevent urethral fevers. | 60 | Potassii bromidi. |
88 | Potassii carbolatis. | |
Gout, dyspepsia, jaundice, croup, glandular swelling, calculous affections. | 80 | Potassii carbonatis. |
40 | Liquoris potassii carbonatis. | |
In typhoid and scarlet fever, stomatitis, ulcers, chronic diseases of the mucuous membrane, etc. | 88 | Potassii chloratis. |
Fevers, lithiasis, irritation of the urinary passages, cystitis, gravel, etc. | 22 | Potassii citratis. |
,, | Misturae potassii citratis. | |
The solution in neuralgia and other local pains, applied by means of pieces of linen. | 98 | Potassii cyanidi. |
In chronic bronchitis, colliquative sweat. | 35 | Potassii ferro cyanidi. |
Rheumatism, pyemia, amenorrhoea; locally, in gangrene, sore throat, fetor of breath, gonorrhoea. | 76 | Potassii hypermanganatis. |
No. | Remedies. | Dose. | Properties. |
2202 | *Potassii hypophosphis......... Hypophosphite of potassium. | gr. v - xx | Alterative, tonic, stimulant. |
2203 | +Potassii hyposulphis......... Hyposulphite of potassium. | gr. v - xv | Tonic, diuretic. |
2204 | Potassii iodas ............ Iodate of potassium. | gr. iv - viij | Allied to chlorate of potassium. |
2205 | *Potassii iodidum....................................................... Iodide of potassium. | gr. ij - xxx | Allied to iodine. |
2206 | *Liquor iodi compositus................................ |
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2207 | *Unguentum potassii iodidi................................ | Externally. | |
2208 | Potassii lactophosphas......... Lactophosphate of potassium. | gr. v - xx | Alterative, tonic. |
2209 | +Potassii nitras............ Nitrate of potassium. | gr, v - xx | Sedative, refrigerant, diaphoretic, diuretic, antiseptic, antiscorbutic. |
2210 | *Potasii phosphas........... Phosphate of potassium. | gr. x - xxx | Alterative. |
2211 | Potassii salicylas........... Salicylate of potassium. | gr. iij - xv | Antipyretic, antiseptic, antiferment. |
2212 | Potassii silicas (soluble glass)...... Silicate of potassium. | Externally. | A substitute for starch in immovable dressings. |
2213 | +Potassii et sodii tartras......... Rochelle salt. | 3 j - v | Mild cathartic. |
2214 | *Potassi sulphas................................................ Sulphate of potassium. | gr. xv - xxx | Aperient, anti-galactagogue, abortive. |
2215 | *Potassii sulphis............ Sulphite of potassium. | gr. x - xxx | Diuretic, laxative. |
22l6 | Potassii sulpho carbolas....... Sulpho carbolate of potassium. | gr. iij - xxx | Antiseptic. |
2217 | +Potassii sulphuretum......... Sulphuret of potassium. | gr. 1/8 - v | Irritant, diaphoretic, antacid, sedative, expectorant. |
2218 | *Potassii tartras........... Tartrate of potassium. | gr. ss - v | Laxative, diuretic, antilithic. |
2219 | Potentilla anserina (plant)................................ Silver weed. | 3 ss - j | Tonic, astringent. |
2220 | Potentilla canadensis (leaves)................................ Five finger. | 3 ss - j | ,, ,, |
2221 | Potentilla tormentilla (root)................................ Tormentilla. | gr. x - xx | ,, ,, |
2222 | Extractum tormentillae fiuidum............................ | 3 j - ij | ,, ,, |
2223 | Prenanthes serpentaria [ juice]................................ Lion's foot. | 3 ss - j | Extremely bitter. |
2224 | Primula officinalis.......... Primrose. | 3 ss - j | Flowers in pulmonary and nervous affections; root in gout and rheumatism. |
2225 | *Prinos verticillatus [bark]................................ Black alder. | gr. xv - 3 j | Tonic, alterative, astringent, stimulant. |
2226 | Extractum prini verticillati fiuidum................ | 3 ss - j | |
2227 | Propylamine trimethylamine...... |
| A volatile alkaloid. |
2228 | Prunella vulgaris [herb].............................................. Healall. | 3 ss - i | Tonic, astringent. |
2229 | Extractum prunellae vulgaris fiuidum................ | 3 ss - j | |
2230 | *Prunus domestica [fruit]...... Prune. | Ad libitum | Nutrient, emollient, laxative. |
2231 | Prunus laurocerasus [leaves]................................ Cherry laurel. | gr. x - xxx | Allied to diluted hydrocianic acid. |
2232 | Aqua lauro cerasi......... |
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2233 | Prunus spinosa [fruit]......... Wild plum tree. | 3 j - ij | Fruit as an astringent, flowers a mild purgative. |
2234 | *Prunus Virginiana [bark]...... Wild cherry. | 3 ss - j | Tonic, sedative, nervine, stimulant, expectorant. |
2235 | +Extractum pruni Virginianae fiuidum................ | 3 ss - j | |
2236 | +Syrupi pruni Virginianae..... | 3 ij - iv | |
2237 | Prunin [cerasein]................................................ | gr. ij - iij | |
2238 | Psoralea corylifolia [seed]...... Bawchee. | ____ ____ | |
2239 | Psoralea eglandulosa [root]...... | 3 ss - j | Stimulant, tonic. |
Employment. | Force. | Genitive Form. |
Chronic bronchitis, anaemia, debility, fever of dentition. | 22 | Potassii hypophosphitis. |
,, ,, ,, | 22 | Potassii hyposulphitis. |
,, ,, ,, | Potassii iodatis. | |
Syphilis, scrofula, chronic gout and rheumatism, chronic inflammation of the serous membrane, diseases of the eye, looseness of teeth, metallic poisoning, ulcers, etc. | 6o | Potassii iodidi. |
,, | Liquoris iodii compositi. | |
,, | Unguenti potassii iodidi. | |
In dyspepsia, debility, scrofula, etc. | 24 | Potassii lactophosphatis. |
Acute rheumatism, internal hemorrhages, dropsy, spasmodic asthma, coughs, freckles. | 40 | Potassii nitratis. |
Nervous exhaustion, debility, scrofula. | 36 | Potassii phosphatis. |
As salycylic acid. | 40 | Potassii salicylatis. |
Applied in syrupy consistence with a brush, drying rapidly, and easily softened by hot water for removal. | Potassii silicatis. | |
In delicate and irritable stomachs. | 16 | Potassii et iodi tartratis. |
In jaundice, piles, dyspepsia, etc. | 55 | Potassii sulphatis. |
In fermentation, putrefaction. | 40 | Potassii sulphitis. |
In pseudo-membraneous exudation, gangrene, catarrh, stomatitis. | 60 | Potassii sulpho carbolatis. |
Chronic poisoning with mercury or lead, dyspepsia, croup, rheumatism, itch. | 82 | Potassii sulphureti. |
In fevers, dyspepsia, gonorrhoea and hepatic diseases. | 14 | Potassii tartratis. |
In chronic diarrhoea, passive hemorrhages, wash for indolent ulcers, sore mouth, etc. | 10 | Infusi potentillae anserinae. |
,, ,, ,, | 10 | Infusi potentillae canadensis. |
,, ,, ,, | 16 | Infusi potentillae tormentillae, |
,, | Extracti tormentillae fluidi. | |
For bites of poisonous serpents. | Decocti prenanthis. | |
Alterative, laxative, expectorant. | 12 | Infusi primulae. |
In diarrhoea, debility, dropsy, skin diseases; locally, in gangrene, ulcers, etc. | 18 | Infusi prini verticillati. |
,, | Extracti prini verticillati fluidi. | |
In rheumatism. | 66 | Propylamiae. |
In hemorrhages, diarrhoea, sore throat. | 12 | Infusi prunellae vulgaris. |
,, | Extractum prunellae fluidi. | |
In constipation. | 5 | Decocti pruni domesticae. |
An unreliable remedy, as it is of variable strength and deteriorated by age. | 90 | Aquae lauro-cerasi. |
In diarrhoea, sore throat, etc. | 10 | Decocti pruni spinosae. |
In pulmonary and nervous diseases, hectic fever, colliquative diarrhoea, atonic dyspepsia, scrofula, phthisis, diarrhoea, in convalescent stages of inflammatory attacks and cardiac diseases. | 45 | Infusi pruni Virginianae. |
,, | Extracti pruni Virginianae fluidi. | |
,, | Syrupi pruni Virginianae. | |
,, | Pruini. | |
In scaly eruptions of the skin, leprosy. | ___ | Unguenti psoraleae corylifoliae. |
In subacute irritation of the alimentary mucous membrane. | 20 | Infusi psoraleae eglandulosae. |
No. | Remedies. | Dose. | Properties. |
2240 | Ptelea trifoliata (root and bark).................................. Wafer ash. | gr v - x | Tonic, alterative, stimulant, anti-periodic, anthelmintic. |
2141 | Extractum pteleae trifoliatae........................... | gr. v- x | |
2242 | Extractum pteleae fluidum...... |
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2243 | Tinctura pteleae...................................................... | 3 ss - ij | |
2244 | Ptelein ............... | gr. j - iij | |
2245 | Pteris atropurpurea (plant).................................... Rock brake. | 3 ss - j | Tonic, astringent, styptic. |
2246 | *Pterocarpus marsupium (gum).................................... Kino. | gr. x - xxx | A powerful astringent, styptic. |
2247 | Extractum kino fluidum ...... |
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2248 | *Tinctura kino............ | 3 ss - iij | |
2249 | *Pterocarpus santalinus (wood)........................... Red saunders. | gr. xx - xxx | Tonic, astringent. |
2250 | Extractum santalini fluidum..... | 3 ss - j | |
2251 | Pterocaulon pycnostachyum...... Indian black root. | gr. x - xxx | Alterative, cathartic. |
2252 | Extractum pterocaulonis fluidum........................... |
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2253 | Ptychotis ajowan (seed)........ Bishop's weed. | gr. x - xx | Carminative, antiseptic; locally, as a stimulant. |
2254 | Extractum ajowanis fluidum........................... |
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2255 | Pulmonaria officinalis (plant)...... Lungwort. | 3 ss - j | Expectorant, demulcent, astringent, mucilaginous. |
2256 | Extractum pulmonariae officinalis fluidum.............. | 3 ss - j | |
2257 | Pulvis antimonialis...................................................... Antimonial powder. | gr. iij - x | As tartar emetic, but very uncertain. |
2258 | Pulvis aromaticus........... Aromatic powder. | gr. x - xxx | Stimulant, carminative. |
2259 | *Pulvis cretae compositus............................................. Compound chalk powder. | 3 ss - j | Astringent, aromatic. |
2260 | *Pulvis effervescens compositus........................... | _____ | Refrigerant, and gently laxative. |
2261 | *Pulvis glycyrrhizae compositus........................... Compound powder of glycyrrhiza. | 3 ss - j | Laxative, anthelmintic. |
2262 | *Pulvis ipecacuanhae et opii.................................... Dover's powder. | gr. v - xv | Anodyne, diaphoretic. |
2263 | *Pulvis jalapse compositus....... Compound powder of jalap. | 3 ss - j | An active hydragogue, cathartic. |
2264 | *Pulvis morphinae compositus.................................... Tully's powder. | gr. v - x | Sedative, antispasmodic. |
2265 | Pulvis rhei compositus........ Compound powder of rhubarb. | 3 ss - j | Laxative, cordial, antacid. |
2266 | *Punica granatum (root)........ Pomegranate. | 3 ij - iij | Astringent, tonic, anthelmintic. |
2267 | Extractum granati........ . | gr. x - xx | |
2268 | Extractum granati fluidum.................................... |
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2269 | Pelletierine ........... | gr. v - x | ,, |
2270 | Pycnanthemum montanum (herb)........................... Mountain mint. | 3 ss - j | Diaphoretic, tonic, stimulant, carminative. |
2271 | Extractum Pycnanthemi fluidum........................... |
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2272 | Pycnanthemum pilosum (herb).................................. | 3 ss - j | ,, ,, |
2273 | Pyrethrum parthenium (plant).................................... Fever few. | gr. v - x | Carminative, emmenagogue, tonic, stimulant, vermifuge. |
2274 | Extractum pyrethri fluidum.................................... | 3 ss - ij | |
2275 | Pyrethrum tanacetum (leaves).................................... Castmary. | 3 ss - j | Stomachic, tonic, cephalic. |
2276 | Pyrocatechin............. | gr.j - iij | Like that of resorcin. |
2277 | Pyrola rotundifolia (leaves).................................... Canker lettuce. | 3 ss - ij | Tonic, astringent, diuretic, antispasmodic. |
2278 | Extractum pyrolae fluidum...... |
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2279 | *Pyoxylinum............................................................... Gun cotton. | _____ | Highly explosive. |
2280 | Pyrus Americana (bark)............................................. Mountain ash. | 3 ss - j | Tonic, astringent. |
2281 | Pyrus malus (bark)...................................................... Apple tree. | gr. xv - 3 j | Tonic, febrifuge, antiperiodic. |
2282 | Extractum pyri mali fluidum........................... |
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Employment. | Force. | Genitive Form. |
In intermittents, dyspepsia, low types of fever. It is often tolerated when other tonics are rejected. | 28 | Infusi pteliae trifoliatae. |
,, | Extracti pteliae. | |
,, | Extracti pteliee fluidi. | |
,, | Tincturae pteliae. | |
" | Pteleini. | |
In diarrhoea, night sweats, leucorrhoea. | 14 | Infusi pteris atropurpureae. |
In chronic diarrhoea, dysentery, leucorrhoea, passive hemorrhages, in sweating phthisis, diabetes, ulcers. | 28 | Pulveris kino. |
,, | Extracti kino fluidi. | |
,, | Tincturae kino. | |
Chiefly as a coloring agent. | 7 | Infusi santalini |
,, | Extracti santalini fluidi. | |
Syphilis, scrofula. | 30 | Infusi pterocaulonis. |
,, | Extracti pterocaulonis fluidi. | |
In flatulence, colic, diarrhoea, atonic dyspepsia, dipsomania, chronic alcoholism, cholera. | 46 | Seminis ajowanis. |
,, | Extracti ajowanis fluidi. | |
In pulmonary disorders, hemoptysis. | 18 | Infusi pulmonariae officinalis. |
,, | Extracti pulmonariae fluidi. | |
In fevers and inflammations. | 70 | Pulveris antimonialis. |
In dyspepsia with flatulence, chiefly as an adjuvant. | 18 | Pulveris aromatici. |
In diarrhoea with acidity. | 20 | Pulveris cretae compositi. |
Sick headache, constipation, etc. | 25 | Pulveris effervescentis compositi. |
Piles, constipation. | 18 | Pulveris glycyrrhizae compositi. |
In dysentery, diarrhoea, hemorrhages. | 70 | Pnlveris ipecacuanhae et opii. |
In acute dropsy, scrofulous diseases of the joints. | 66 | Pulveris jalapae compositi. |
In diarrhoea, colic, sleeplessness. | 80 | Pulveris morphines compositi. |
In infantile colic, diarrhoea. | 18 | Pulveris rhei compositi. |
For tape worm, night sweats, hemorrhages, leucorrhoea, chronic diarrhoea, relaxed sore throat; used topically as a gargle, injections, and enemata. | 76 | Decocti granati. |
,, | Extracti granati. | |
,, | Extracti granati fluidi. | |
,, | Pelletierinae. | |
In tormina, amenorrhoea, colds, fevers, and eruptions. | 12 | Infusi pycnanthemi montani. |
,, | Extracti pycnanthemi fluidi. | |
,, ,, ,, | 10 | Infusi pycnanthemi pilosi. |
In recent colds, flatulency, atonic dyspepsia, worms, irregular menstruation, hysteria, suppression of urine, and in some febrile diseases. | 22 | Pulveris Pyrethri parthenii. |
,, | Extracti pyrethri fluidi. | |
Amenorrhoea, colic, hysteria. | 16 | Infusi pyrethri tanaceti. |
74 | Pyrocatechini. | |
In skin and scrofulous diseases, in uterine and bladder troubles; locally, in ulcers, sore throat, ophthalmia. | 18 | Infusi pyrolae rotundifoliae. |
14 | Extracti pyrolae fluidi. | |
To make collodion. | Pyroxylini. | |
In scurvy, bilious diseases, etc. | 10 | Decocti pyri Americanae. |
In malarial fevers, gravel, in convalescence from exhausting diseases. | 16 | Infusi pyri mali. |
,, | Extracti pyri mali fluidi. |
No. | Remedies. | Dose. | Properties. |
2283 | Quercus alba (bark).................................................... White oak. | 3 ss - j | Tonic, astringent, alterative, antiseptic. |
2284 | Extractum quercus albae ...... | gr. iij - x | |
2285 | Extractum quercus albae fluidum...................... | 3 ss - j | |
2286 | Tinctura quercus albae............................................ | ℥ ss - j | |
2287 | Quercine.................................................................. | gr. ij - iv | |
2288 | Quercus rubra (bark)......... Red oak. | 3 ss - j | ,, ,, ,, |
2289 | Quercus tinctoria (bark)............................................ Black oak. | 3 ss - j | ,, ,, ,, |
2290 | *Quillaia saponaria (bark)............................................ Soap tree. | 3 ss - j | Febrifuge, expectorant, sternutatory, and as a cleansing agent. |
2291 | Extractum quillaiae fluidum................................. |
| Saponin is a powerful poison. |
2292 | Tincturae quillaiae............................................ | 3 j-ij | |
2293 | Saponin.................................................................. | ______ | |
2294 | Randia dumeutorium (fruit)...... Mainphal. | _____ | A powerful emetic. |
2295 | anunculus bulbosus (plant)......................................... Buttercup. | Externally. | Acrid stimulant, rubefacient and epispastic. |
2296 | Raphidophora vitiensis (root)................................. Tonga. | gr. v - xx | Nervine, aromatic. |
2297 | Extractum tongae fluidum...... | 3 ss - j | |
2298 | Reseda luteola (plant)......... Dyer's weed. | 3 ss - j | Diaphoretic, anthelmintic. |
2299 | *Resina .................................................................. Resin. | Externally | Stimulant. |
2300 | *Ceratum resinae.................................................... | ,, | |
2301 | *Emplastrum resinae......... | ,, | |
2302 | Resorcinum............. | gr. v - xv | Antipyretic, antiseptic, haemostatic, disinfectant. |
2303 | *Rhamnus catharticus (berries)................................. Buckthorn berries. | gr. xv - xxx | A powerful hydragogue cathartic, alterative, anthelmintic and diuretic. |
2304 | Extractum rhamni fluidum...... |
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2305 | Rhamnine ............ | gr. j - ij | |
2306 | *Rhamnus frangula (bark)............................................ Buckthorn bark. | 3 ss - j | Cathartic, tonic; similar in action to rhubarb. |
2307 | Extractum rhamni frangulae................................. | gr. iv - x | |
2308 | Extractum rhamni frangulae fluidum........... | 3 j - ij | |
2309 | Rhamnus purshiana (bark).......................................... Cascara sagrada. | gr. xx - 3 j | Tonic, laxative, febrifuge. |
2310 | Extractum rhamni purshianae................................. | gr. j - v | |
2311 | Extractum rhamni purshianae fluidum........... |
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2312 | Elixir cascarae sagradae (P. D. & Co.)........... | 3 ss - j | |
2313 | Rhamnus ziziphus (berries)...... Jujube. | 3 j - ij | Nutritive, demulcent. |
2314 | *Rheum palmatum (root)............................................ Rhubarb. | gr. v - xxx | Cathartic, alterative, tonic, stomachic, astringent. |
2315 | *Extractum rhei....................................................... | gr. ij - x | |
2316 | *Extractum rhei fluidum........................................ |
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2317 | *Tinctura rhei....................................................... | 3 j - iv | |
2318 | *Tinctura rhei dulcis......... | ,, | |
2319 | *Tinctura rhei aromatica......................................... |
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2320 | *Syrupus rhei............ | 3 j - iv | |
2321 | *Syrupus rhei aromaticus........................................ | 3 j - ij | |
2322 | *Vinum rhei....................................................... | 3 j - jv | |
2323 | *Mistura rhei et sodae......... | 3 j - ij | |
2324 | *Rhein............... | gr. j - iv | |
2325 | Rheum rhaponticum (root)......................................... American rhubarb. | gr. v - xx | ,, ,, ,, |
2326 | Rhigolene.................................................................. | Spray. | A variety of petroleum naptha. |
2327 | Rhododendron chrysanthum (leaves)...................... Rose bay. | gr. ij - v | Stimulant, narcotic, diaphoretic, emeto-cathartic. |
2328 | Rhododendron maximum (leaves)............................ Great laurel. | gr. v - x | Sedative, expectorant, stimulant, astringent |
2329 | Extractum rhododendronis fluidum ...................... |
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2330 | Rhodomela palmata (algae)...... Dulse. | 3 ss - j | Alterative, esculent, vermifuge. |
Employment. | Force. | Genitive Form. |
In chronic diarrhoea, passive hemorrhage, bronchial flux, scrofula, marasmus; locally, for sore throat, indolent ulcers, leucorrhoea, hemorrhoids, ulcers. Acorns for scrofulous and rhachitic children. | 20 | Decocti quercus albae corticis. |
,, | Extracti quercus albae. | |
,, | Extracti quercus albae fluidi. | |
,, | Tincturae quercus. | |
,, | Quercinae. | |
,, ,, ,, | 20 | Decocti quercus rubrae. |
,, ,, ,, | 20 | Decocti quercus tinctoriae. |
The tincture to emulsify oils and balsams; a substitute for senega. | 40 | Pulveris quillaiae saponariae. |
,, | Extracti quillaiae fluidi. | |
,, | Tincturae quillaiae. | |
98 | Saponini. | |
80 | Pulveris randiae. | |
Rheumatism. | 84 | Tincturae ranunculi |
In neuralgic affections, intraocular tension. | 38 | Pulveris tongae. |
,, | Extracti tongae fluidi. | |
Snake bites, worms, etc. Chiefly used for dyeing yellow. | 16 | Infusi resedae luteolae. |
In the composition of plasters and ointments. | 18 | Resinae. |
,, | Cerati resinae. | |
,, | Emplastri resinae. | |
In fever, asthma, diphtheria, erysipelas, epithelioma, whooping cough, dysentery, cholera, in malarial and septic diseases. | 60 | Resorcini. |
In dropsy, gout, rheumatism, and eruptive fevers. | 80 | Tincturae rhamni cathartici. |
,, | Extracti rhamni fluidi. | |
,, | Rhamninae. | |
In piles, dropsy, liver complaints, habitual constipation. | 18 | Infusi rhamni frangulae. |
,, | Extracti rhamni frangulae. | |
,, | Extracti rhamni frangulae fluidi. | |
In habitual constipation, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, and diseases associated with constipation. The "Cascara Cordial" as a valuable aperient, adjuvant or corrigent, and vehicle for nauseous medicines. | 45 | Pulveris rhamni purshianae. |
,, | Extracti rhamni purshianae. | |
,, | Extracti rhamni purshianae fluidi. | |
,, | Elixiris cascarae sagradae. | |
In pectoral complaints. | 8 | Baccae rhamni zizyphi. |
In constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, atonic dropsy, chlorosis, mucous cachexies, diabetes, fevers, hemorrhoids, jaundice. | 18 | Pulveris rhei. |
,, | Extracti rhei. | |
,, | Extracti rhei fluidi. | |
,, | Tincturae rhei. | |
,, | Tincturae rhei dulcis. | |
,, | Tincturae rhei aromaticae. | |
,, | Syrupi rhei. | |
,, | Syrupi rhei aromatici. | |
,, | Vini rhei | |
,, | Misturae rhei et sodae. | |
,, | Rheini | |
,, ,, ,, | 16 | Radicis rhei rhapontici. |
Will effect a degree of cold 15 ° F. | ___ | Rhigolenae |
Rheumatism, gout, palsy. | 82 | Infusi rhododendronis chrysanthi. |
In obstinate cough in elderly persons, consumption, diphtheritic croup. | 70 | Infusi rhododendronis maximi. |
,, | Extracti rhododendronis fluidi. | |
In scrofulous diseases, etc. | 12 | Infusi rhodomelae palmatae. |
 
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