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Felter's Materia Medica on Matico
MATICO
The leaves of Piper angustifolium, Ruiz et Pavon (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). A Peruvian shrub. Common Names: Matico, Matico Leaves. Principal Constituents.A bitter principle, maticin, and an aromatic camphoraceous volatile oil. Preparation.Tinctura Matico, Tincture of Matico (2 1/2 ounces to Diluted Alcohol, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.An aromatic, bitter stimulant of reputed value in catarrhal states, particularly of the stomach and genito-urinal tract. It is seldom used.1
The leaves of Piper angustifolium, Ruiz et Pavon (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). A Peruvian shrub. Common Names: Matico, Matico Leaves. Principal Constituents.A bitter principle, maticin, and an aromatic camphoraceous volatile oil. Preparation.Tinctura Matico, Tincture of Matico (2 1/2 ounces to Diluted Alcohol, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.An aromatic, bitter stimulant of reputed value in catarrhal states, particularly of the stomach and genito-urinal tract. It is seldom used.1
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.