Latin, Calumba (Gen., Calumbae)

Eng., Calumba. Synonyms, Calumbo, Columbo, Colombo. The dried root of Jateorhiza palmate

Average Dose

30 grains (2 Gm.).

Official Preparation.

Tinctura Calumbae

Eng., Tincture of Calumba. Represents 20 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

1 fluidrachm (4 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Bitter tonic.

Uses

Principally used as a vehicle for tonic preparations. Administration.-The tincture is used almost exclusively and is usually prescribed with such agents as nux vomica.