WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Baptisia
BAPTISIA
The recent root and leaves of Baptisia tinctoria, Robert Brown (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae), a perennial shrub-like plant, indigenous t......her active plants, and resembles sparteine in its action upon the heart. Preparations.1. Decoctum Baptisiae, Decoction of Baptisia. (Recent root of Baptisia 1 ounce, Water 16 ounces.) Dose, 1 to 4 d......ter 16 ounces.) Dose, 1 to 4 drachms; employed chiefly as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Baptisia.Dose, 1 to 20 drops; as a topical wash or dressing, 1-2 fluidounces to water 16 ounces. U...1
The recent root and leaves of Baptisia tinctoria, Robert Brown (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae), a perennial shrub-like plant, indigenous t......her active plants, and resembles sparteine in its action upon the heart. Preparations.1. Decoctum Baptisiae, Decoction of Baptisia. (Recent root of Baptisia 1 ounce, Water 16 ounces.) Dose, 1 to 4 d......ter 16 ounces.) Dose, 1 to 4 drachms; employed chiefly as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Baptisia.Dose, 1 to 20 drops; as a topical wash or dressing, 1-2 fluidounces to water 16 ounces. U...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Baptisia
ANTISEPTINE
A solution in a somewhat alcoholic menstruum of Oils of Eucalyp tus and Gaultheria, Thymoi, Menthol and Benzoic and Boric Acids, together with Fluid Extract of Baptisia. A non-irritant, non-toxic antiseptic, used internally in teaspoon ful doses as a gastric or intestinal antiseptic, but more commonly in the form of spray, gargle or lotion wherever a local antiseptic action is desired. For a gargle, mix one part with one of glycerin and two to four of water; for a nasal douche, 1 part with 3 to 2
A solution in a somewhat alcoholic menstruum of Oils of Eucalyp tus and Gaultheria, Thymoi, Menthol and Benzoic and Boric Acids, together with Fluid Extract of Baptisia. A non-irritant, non-toxic antiseptic, used internally in teaspoon ful doses as a gastric or intestinal antiseptic, but more commonly in the form of spray, gargle or lotion wherever a local antiseptic action is desired. For a gargle, mix one part with one of glycerin and two to four of water; for a nasal douche, 1 part with 3 to 2
WILD INDIGO (Baptisia)BAPTI
The root of BAPTISIA TINCTORIA, (L.) R. Br. Alterative, hepatic stimulant, emetic, cathartic, antiseptic; used with advantage in typhoid conditions and septicemia; topically applied to foul, irritable and painful ulcers, and wherever there are fetid discharges.2
The root of BAPTISIA TINCTORIA, (L.) R. Br. Alterative, hepatic stimulant, emetic, cathartic, antiseptic; used with advantage in typhoid conditions and septicemia; topically applied to foul, irritable and painful ulcers, and wherever there are fetid discharges.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.