WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Anthelmintic
ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA
The root of Asclepias syriaca (Asclepias Cornuti, in the original), Decaisne (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). Common in rich soils throughout the... / ... it effective in removing small epitheliomata. Internal. As the root possesses tonic, diuretic, and anthelmintic properties it may be used occasionally for the functions indicated. The heart-action is... / ...worms. The drug deserves study. The young shoots or turiones are a favorite pot-herb or greens in some sections of our country. 1
The root of Asclepias syriaca (Asclepias Cornuti, in the original), Decaisne (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). Common in rich soils throughout the... / ... it effective in removing small epitheliomata. Internal. As the root possesses tonic, diuretic, and anthelmintic properties it may be used occasionally for the functions indicated. The heart-action is... / ...worms. The drug deserves study. The young shoots or turiones are a favorite pot-herb or greens in some sections of our country. 1
CHENOPODIUM
The fruit and oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Waste places throughout the United States. Common Names: American Wormseed,... / The fruit and oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Waste places throughout the United States. Common... / ...of the bowels. Oil of chenopodium has recently been found to be completely effective in the removal of the hook-worm (Ankylostoma Uncinaria, or Uncinaria Americana).1
The fruit and oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Waste places throughout the United States. Common Names: American Wormseed,... / The fruit and oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Waste places throughout the United States. Common... / ...of the bowels. Oil of chenopodium has recently been found to be completely effective in the removal of the hook-worm (Ankylostoma Uncinaria, or Uncinaria Americana).1
CUSSO
The female inflorescence of Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce), Gmelin (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Abyssinia. Dose, 4 to 5 drachms. Common Names: Kousso, Kusso,... / ...ms. Action and Therapy.Taeniacide and purgative. Kousso is among the rarely used though efficient anthelmintics for the removal of tapeworm. Being more or less irritant to the gastro-intestinal trac... / ...stomach. Some prefer the fluidextract in doses of 2 to 4 fluidrachms. Kousso is liable to fail unless made fresh and in prime condition.1
The female inflorescence of Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce), Gmelin (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Abyssinia. Dose, 4 to 5 drachms. Common Names: Kousso, Kusso,... / ...ms. Action and Therapy.Taeniacide and purgative. Kousso is among the rarely used though efficient anthelmintics for the removal of tapeworm. Being more or less irritant to the gastro-intestinal trac... / ...stomach. Some prefer the fluidextract in doses of 2 to 4 fluidrachms. Kousso is liable to fail unless made fresh and in prime condition.1
OLEUM CHENOPODII
Oil of Chenopodium, Oil of American Wormseed. A volatile oil obtained from Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Naturalized in the United States. Description.A......ns.-Ascarides, hookworm. Action and Therapy.One of the most efficient but disagreeable tasting of anthelmintics, being especially useful for the removal of ascarides or roundworms. Two (2) or three ...1
Oil of Chenopodium, Oil of American Wormseed. A volatile oil obtained from Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Naturalized in the United States. Description.A......ns.-Ascarides, hookworm. Action and Therapy.One of the most efficient but disagreeable tasting of anthelmintics, being especially useful for the removal of ascarides or roundworms. Two (2) or three ...1
OLEUM TEREBINTHINAE RECTIFICATUM
Rectified Oil of Turpentine, Rectified Turpentine Oil. Description.A thin colorless liquid corresponding to the properties described under Oleum... / ...d. Turpentine is employed as a diffusible stimulant, antiseptic, and antihemorrhagic. It is also an anthelmintic and taeniafuge. Very small doses are stomachic, and as a warming carminative it is usef...1
Rectified Oil of Turpentine, Rectified Turpentine Oil. Description.A thin colorless liquid corresponding to the properties described under Oleum... / ...d. Turpentine is employed as a diffusible stimulant, antiseptic, and antihemorrhagic. It is also an anthelmintic and taeniafuge. Very small doses are stomachic, and as a warming carminative it is usef...1
RUTA
The leaves and unripe fruit of Ruta graveolens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A half shrubby perennial introduced into American gardens from... / ...nd a poison to the nervous system, capable, in large doses, of causing death. It is emmenagogue and anthelmintic. Acting strongly upon the uterus, it may be given in amenorrhea due to atony, but the d... / ...due to atony, and in nervous disorders of a spasmodic type. On account of its ecbolic qualities it should not be administered during pregnancy.1
The leaves and unripe fruit of Ruta graveolens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A half shrubby perennial introduced into American gardens from... / ...nd a poison to the nervous system, capable, in large doses, of causing death. It is emmenagogue and anthelmintic. Acting strongly upon the uterus, it may be given in amenorrhea due to atony, but the d... / ...due to atony, and in nervous disorders of a spasmodic type. On account of its ecbolic qualities it should not be administered during pregnancy.1
SPIGELIA
The dried rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Loganiaceae). Southern United States; less plentiful in northern parts of... / ... and a bitter body. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Fluidextract of Spigelia and Senna. Dose, 30 to ... / ...Medicine Spigelia, 10-15 drops; Water, 4 fluidounces. Mix. Sig.: One teaspoonful every two hours. Large doses are said to debilitate the heart.1
The dried rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Loganiaceae). Southern United States; less plentiful in northern parts of... / ... and a bitter body. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Fluidextract of Spigelia and Senna. Dose, 30 to ... / ...Medicine Spigelia, 10-15 drops; Water, 4 fluidounces. Mix. Sig.: One teaspoonful every two hours. Large doses are said to debilitate the heart.1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Anthelmintic
ARECA
Theseed of ARECA CATECHU, Lin. Astringent, anthelmintic. A remedy for tapeworm, especially in animals. Dose, 3 to 10 Grm. (50 to 150 grs.).2
Theseed of ARECA CATECHU, Lin. Astringent, anthelmintic. A remedy for tapeworm, especially in animals. Dose, 3 to 10 Grm. (50 to 150 grs.).2
BALMONY
The herb of CHELONE GLABRA, Lin. Tonic, aperient, cholagogue. anthelmintic. Ointment used as an anodyne application to painful swellings.2
The herb of CHELONE GLABRA, Lin. Tonic, aperient, cholagogue. anthelmintic. Ointment used as an anodyne application to painful swellings.2
BALM OF GILEAD
The leaf buds of POPULUs BALsAMIFERA CAND1CANs,(Ait.) Gray. Stimulant to mucous membranes, diuretic and anthelmintic. Use ful in catharrhal affections of respiratory and pi urinary tract, and as an antiscorbutic.2
The leaf buds of POPULUs BALsAMIFERA CAND1CANs,(Ait.) Gray. Stimulant to mucous membranes, diuretic and anthelmintic. Use ful in catharrhal affections of respiratory and pi urinary tract, and as an antiscorbutic.2
BLACK HELLEBOREHENI6
The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.2
The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.2
BUCKBEANMENYA
The leaves of MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA, Lin. Bitter tonic. alterative, emmenagogue. anthelmintic; in large doses cathartic and emetic. Used in atonic dyspepsia, in chronic cutaneous diseases and in amenorrhea.2
The leaves of MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA, Lin. Bitter tonic. alterative, emmenagogue. anthelmintic; in large doses cathartic and emetic. Used in atonic dyspepsia, in chronic cutaneous diseases and in amenorrhea.2
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matrlcarla)
The flower heads of MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA, Lin. Tonic, antisp asmodic. anthelmintic, in large doses nauvant; in hot infusion, diaphoretic and emmenagogua2
The flower heads of MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA, Lin. Tonic, antisp asmodic. anthelmintic, in large doses nauvant; in hot infusion, diaphoretic and emmenagogua2
FEVERFEWPARTH2
The flowering herb of PYRETHRUM PARTHENIUM, Willd, Em menagogue, tonic, febrifuge. carminative. anthelmintic.2
The flowering herb of PYRETHRUM PARTHENIUM, Willd, Em menagogue, tonic, febrifuge. carminative. anthelmintic.2
GARDEN CELANDINE
The herb of CHELIDONIUM MAJUS, Lin. Irritant cathartic, diuretic, expectorant, resolvent, anthelmintic, Its action resembles that of gamboge.2
The herb of CHELIDONIUM MAJUS, Lin. Irritant cathartic, diuretic, expectorant, resolvent, anthelmintic, Its action resembles that of gamboge.2
GARLIC
The bulb of ALLIUM SATIVUM, Lin. Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. Used in infantile colic, for relief of spasmodic coughs particularly in children. also per anum to destroy ascarides.2
The bulb of ALLIUM SATIVUM, Lin. Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. Used in infantile colic, for relief of spasmodic coughs particularly in children. also per anum to destroy ascarides.2
HELONIAS (False Unicorn-root)HELON
The rhizome of CHAMAELIRIUM LUTEUM, (L.) Gray. Tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic. uterine tonic; in large doses, emetic.2
The rhizome of CHAMAELIRIUM LUTEUM, (L.) Gray. Tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic. uterine tonic; in large doses, emetic.2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.