WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Camphora
ANISUM (Pimpinella anisum)PIAN3
The dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella Anisum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Egypt and Western Asia; cultivated in Southern Europe. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...f infants. Anise imparts its odor to the milk of nursing mothers. It is an ingredient of Paregoric (Camphorated Tincture of Opium), and is largely used to impart to or correct flavor in medicinal prep... / ...for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. 1
The dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella Anisum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Egypt and Western Asia; cultivated in Southern Europe. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...f infants. Anise imparts its odor to the milk of nursing mothers. It is an ingredient of Paregoric (Camphorated Tincture of Opium), and is largely used to impart to or correct flavor in medicinal prep... / ...for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. 1
CAMPHORA
A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and Japan. Common Names: Camphor,......a gum). Description.Tough, translucent white lumps or granules, having the pungent taste known as camphoraceous, and an aromatic penetrating odor. It dissolves freely in alcohol, chloroform, ether, ......ether. Dose (by mouth), 1 to 5 grains; (hypodermatically) 1 to 3 grains. Preparations.1. Spiritus Camphorae (10 per cent), Spirit of Camphor. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Aqua Camphorae. Camphor Water. D...1
A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and Japan. Common Names: Camphor,......a gum). Description.Tough, translucent white lumps or granules, having the pungent taste known as camphoraceous, and an aromatic penetrating odor. It dissolves freely in alcohol, chloroform, ether, ......ether. Dose (by mouth), 1 to 5 grains; (hypodermatically) 1 to 3 grains. Preparations.1. Spiritus Camphorae (10 per cent), Spirit of Camphor. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Aqua Camphorae. Camphor Water. D...1
CARDAMOMI SEMEN
The dried, recently decapsulated fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum, White et Maton. (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae.) Mountainous coasts of Malabar. Dose, 5... / ...to 6O grains. Common Names: Cardomom Seeds, Cardamom, Cardamon. Principal Constituents.A fragrant camphoraceous bitter volatile oil, composed chiefly of terpenes (C10H16) Preparations1. Specific M... / ...tinctures, syrups, and other medicines, particularly alkaline mixtures, the compound tincture imparting to these an agreeable taste and color.1
The dried, recently decapsulated fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum, White et Maton. (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae.) Mountainous coasts of Malabar. Dose, 5... / ...to 6O grains. Common Names: Cardomom Seeds, Cardamom, Cardamon. Principal Constituents.A fragrant camphoraceous bitter volatile oil, composed chiefly of terpenes (C10H16) Preparations1. Specific M... / ...tinctures, syrups, and other medicines, particularly alkaline mixtures, the compound tincture imparting to these an agreeable taste and color.1
GAMBIRUNGA
An extract prepared from the leaves and twigs of Ourouparia Gambir (Hunter), Baillon (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Sumatra, Ceylon, and countries bordering... / ...is much mucus present a purge of castor oil is advised, to be followed by the gambir alone, or with camphorated tincture of opium. It is seldom used in modern Eclectic practice.1
An extract prepared from the leaves and twigs of Ourouparia Gambir (Hunter), Baillon (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Sumatra, Ceylon, and countries bordering... / ...is much mucus present a purge of castor oil is advised, to be followed by the gambir alone, or with camphorated tincture of opium. It is seldom used in modern Eclectic practice.1
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 Dilut... / ...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 Dilut... / ...seldom used.1
MENTHA PIPERITA
The leaves and tops of Mentha piperita, Smith (Mentha X piperita L.) (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe and the United States. Dose, 60 to 120... / ... of which it is often very efficient. Its external use has been somewhat superseded by menthol, the camphoraceous body to which oil of peppermint owes most of its virtues. Still it is used largely to ... / ...of peppermint and alcohol, equal parts, frequently eases the pain of tonsillitis and gives relief in the cough of acute bronchitis and pneumonia.1
The leaves and tops of Mentha piperita, Smith (Mentha X piperita L.) (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe and the United States. Dose, 60 to 120... / ... of which it is often very efficient. Its external use has been somewhat superseded by menthol, the camphoraceous body to which oil of peppermint owes most of its virtues. Still it is used largely to ... / ...of peppermint and alcohol, equal parts, frequently eases the pain of tonsillitis and gives relief in the cough of acute bronchitis and pneumonia.1
OLEUM CAJUPUTI
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ... bluish-green liquid (after rectification colorless or yellowish) having an agreeable and decidedly camphoraceous odor, and a bitterish aromatic taste. With an equal volume of alcohol it forms a clear... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.1
Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ... bluish-green liquid (after rectification colorless or yellowish) having an agreeable and decidedly camphoraceous odor, and a bitterish aromatic taste. With an equal volume of alcohol it forms a clear... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.1
OPIUM
The milky exudate, air dried, obtained by incising unripe capsules of the growing plant Papaveris somniferum, Linné; and its variety, album, De... / .... Dose, 1 to 30 minims. (The large doses should never be used as an initial dose.) 8. Tinctura Opii Camphorata, Camphorated Tincture of Opium (Paregoric). About 4/100 per cent opium. Paregoric is abou... / ...filaments, benumbing them against pain, and finally the motor nerves come under its depressing power. While the exact cause of its pain-relieving1
The milky exudate, air dried, obtained by incising unripe capsules of the growing plant Papaveris somniferum, Linné; and its variety, album, De... / .... Dose, 1 to 30 minims. (The large doses should never be used as an initial dose.) 8. Tinctura Opii Camphorata, Camphorated Tincture of Opium (Paregoric). About 4/100 per cent opium. Paregoric is abou... / ...filaments, benumbing them against pain, and finally the motor nerves come under its depressing power. While the exact cause of its pain-relieving1
THUJA
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...lse White Cedar, Tree of Life. Principal Constituents.Oleum Thuja, (Oil of Arbor Vitae), having a camphoraceous odor and tansy-like taste, and composed of dextro-pinene, laevofenchone, and dextro-th... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas1
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...lse White Cedar, Tree of Life. Principal Constituents.Oleum Thuja, (Oil of Arbor Vitae), having a camphoraceous odor and tansy-like taste, and composed of dextro-pinene, laevofenchone, and dextro-th... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas1
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 Camphora
PAREGORIC (Camphorated Tincture Opium)
Carminative, anodyne. bronchial sedative. Each fluidrachm represents nearly 23-100 gr. Powdered Opium and the same quantity of Benzoic Acid, of Camphor and of Oil Anise. Dose for an adult, 4 to 8 c. c. (60 to 120 M); for an infant, 0.1 to 1.0 c. c. (2 to 20 drops).2
Carminative, anodyne. bronchial sedative. Each fluidrachm represents nearly 23-100 gr. Powdered Opium and the same quantity of Benzoic Acid, of Camphor and of Oil Anise. Dose for an adult, 4 to 8 c. c. (60 to 120 M); for an infant, 0.1 to 1.0 c. c. (2 to 20 drops).2
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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Camphora
BOILS
To abort, paint the part... / ...th a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply frequently Phenol Camphor (not to be covered with a bandage) or spirit camphor and camphorated oil or inject a few drops of a 5% solution of carbolic acid. If these fail, apply Glycero plasma or a flaxseed meal poultice, with opium o...2
To abort, paint the part... / ...th a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply frequently Phenol Camphor (not to be covered with a bandage) or spirit camphor and camphorated oil or inject a few drops of a 5% solution of carbolic acid. If these fail, apply Glycero plasma or a flaxseed meal poultice, with opium o...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.