WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Carminative
ALETRIS FARINOSA
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered after the plant has flowered (Nat. Ord. Haemodoraceae). United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...gestion. It is accredited with value in atonic dyspepsia, with flatulence and borborygmus. Even the carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is ...1
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered after the plant has flowered (Nat. Ord. Haemodoraceae). United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...gestion. It is accredited with value in atonic dyspepsia, with flatulence and borborygmus. Even the carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is ...1
ALOEALOE
The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...odified by giving it in pill with soap or an alkaline carbonate, or with hyoscyamus, belladonna, or carminatives. Sulphate of iron slightly restrains its action and ipecac increases it. Applied to a d...1
The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...odified by giving it in pill with soap or an alkaline carbonate, or with hyoscyamus, belladonna, or carminatives. Sulphate of iron slightly restrains its action and ipecac increases it. Applied to a d...1
ANEMOPSIS CALIFORNICA
The root of Anemopsis californica, Hooker (Nat. Ord. Saururaceae). A native perennial of wet places in Southern California and Northern Mexico.... / ... Medicine Anemopsis. Dose, 10 to 60 drops in syrup. Action and Therapy.Reputed astringent, tonic, carminative, and anti-emetic. A mucous membrane stimulant for catarrhal conditions of the respirator... / ...to slightly glycerinated water. It has a reputation for relieving the excessive discharges of chronic gonorrhea, acting somewhat like cubeb. 1
The root of Anemopsis californica, Hooker (Nat. Ord. Saururaceae). A native perennial of wet places in Southern California and Northern Mexico.... / ... Medicine Anemopsis. Dose, 10 to 60 drops in syrup. Action and Therapy.Reputed astringent, tonic, carminative, and anti-emetic. A mucous membrane stimulant for catarrhal conditions of the respirator... / ...to slightly glycerinated water. It has a reputation for relieving the excessive discharges of chronic gonorrhea, acting somewhat like cubeb. 1
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... / ...c Indication.-Flatulence, with colicky pain. Action and Therapy.Anise is an agreeable stimulating carminative employed principally for the relief of nausea, flatulency, and the flatulent colic of in... / ...hot water is more agreeable and effective 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... / ...c Indication.-Flatulence, with colicky pain. Action and Therapy.Anise is an agreeable stimulating carminative employed principally for the relief of nausea, flatulency, and the flatulent colic of in... / ...hot water is more agreeable and effective for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. 1
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / ...achic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold infusion may be used in gastric debility, with flatus; the hot infusion to rel... / ...Anthemis is little used. 1
The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / ...achic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold infusion may be used in gastric debility, with flatus; the hot infusion to rel... / ...Anthemis is little used. 1
ASAFOETIDA (Ferula fetida)
...s the bronchial secretion. In overdoses it may cause dizziness and headache. Therapy.Asafetida is carminative and antispasmodic, and is a very useful nervine for functional spasmodic affections. It ......tida is extremely satisfactory. Tympanites occurring during fevers is often relieved by it, for its carminative influence is especially effective upon the lower bowel. Owing to its expectorant qualiti...1
...s the bronchial secretion. In overdoses it may cause dizziness and headache. Therapy.Asafetida is carminative and antispasmodic, and is a very useful nervine for functional spasmodic affections. It ......tida is extremely satisfactory. Tympanites occurring during fevers is often relieved by it, for its carminative influence is especially effective upon the lower bowel. Owing to its expectorant qualiti...1
ASARUM CANDENSE
The rhizome and rootlets of Asarum canadense, Linné (Nat. Ord. Aristolochiaceae). A native perennial of the United States found in rich soils in... / ...pus Asari, Syrup of Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in ...1
The rhizome and rootlets of Asarum canadense, Linné (Nat. Ord. Aristolochiaceae). A native perennial of the United States found in rich soils in... / ...pus Asari, Syrup of Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in ...1
AURANTII AMARI CORTEX
The dried rind of the fruit of Citrus Aurantium amara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Bitter Orange Peel (of... / ...ra Aurantii Amara. Tincture of Bitter Orange Peel. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Therapy.Stimulant, carminative and tonic, but used chiefly as a flavoring agent. This preparation is contained in both ...1
The dried rind of the fruit of Citrus Aurantium amara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Bitter Orange Peel (of... / ...ra Aurantii Amara. Tincture of Bitter Orange Peel. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Therapy.Stimulant, carminative and tonic, but used chiefly as a flavoring agent. This preparation is contained in both ...1
AURANTII DULCIS CORTEX
The outer rind of the ripe, fresh fruit of Citrus Aurantium. sinensis, Gallesio (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae) Common Names: Sweet Orange Peel (of Sweet... / ...p red tongue, with brown to black coating; scurvy. Therapy.Sweet Orange Peel. Slightly stimulant, carminative, and tonic. Used almost wholly as a flavoring agent. It makes an elegant addition to aci...1
The outer rind of the ripe, fresh fruit of Citrus Aurantium. sinensis, Gallesio (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae) Common Names: Sweet Orange Peel (of Sweet... / ...p red tongue, with brown to black coating; scurvy. Therapy.Sweet Orange Peel. Slightly stimulant, carminative, and tonic. Used almost wholly as a flavoring agent. It makes an elegant addition to aci...1
CALAMUSACCA4
The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...ose, 5 to 30 drops. 2. Syrupus Calami, Syrup of Calamus. Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Carminative, sialagogue, excitant, and slightly tonic. Useful as breath perfume, and in flatulen... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.1
The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...ose, 5 to 30 drops. 2. Syrupus Calami, Syrup of Calamus. Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Carminative, sialagogue, excitant, and slightly tonic. Useful as breath perfume, and in flatulen... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.1
CAMPHORA
A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and... / ...eurotic women and children, being frequently most effective as a nerve sedative, antispasmodic, and carminative in nervous nausea and vomiting, flatulence, hiccough, and tendency to spasms or fainting...1
A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and... / ...eurotic women and children, being frequently most effective as a nerve sedative, antispasmodic, and carminative in nervous nausea and vomiting, flatulence, hiccough, and tendency to spasms or fainting...1
CARDAMOMI SEMEN
The dried, recently decapsulated fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum, White et Maton. (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae.) Mountainous coasts of Malabar. Dose, 5... / ...n, Cinnamon, Caraway, Cochineal, Glycerin, and Alcohol). Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Carminative. All preparations are useful in flatulent colic, and to flavor tinctures, syrups, and ot...1
The dried, recently decapsulated fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum, White et Maton. (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae.) Mountainous coasts of Malabar. Dose, 5... / ...n, Cinnamon, Caraway, Cochineal, Glycerin, and Alcohol). Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Carminative. All preparations are useful in flatulent colic, and to flavor tinctures, syrups, and ot...1
CARUMCARUM
The fruit of Carum Carvi, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia and cultivated everywhere. Dose, 10 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ... 1 to 5 drops. 2. Specific Medicine Caraway. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.An aromatic carminative and gentle stomachic; both the fruit and the oil are of value in flatulent colic and to ...1
The fruit of Carum Carvi, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia and cultivated everywhere. Dose, 10 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ... 1 to 5 drops. 2. Specific Medicine Caraway. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.An aromatic carminative and gentle stomachic; both the fruit and the oil are of value in flatulent colic and to ...1
CARYOPHYLLUS
The unexpanded flowers (dried flower-buds) of Eugenia aromatica (Linné), O Kuntze. (Jambosa Caryophyllus (Sprengel) Niedenzu). (Nat. Ord.... / ...an agreeable odor. Diluted with alcohol, it may be used to kill pediculi. Internal. Oil of clove is carminative and stomachic. It often relieves nausea and vomiting, gastric pain, and flatulent disten... / ...of 1 to 3 minims.1
The unexpanded flowers (dried flower-buds) of Eugenia aromatica (Linné), O Kuntze. (Jambosa Caryophyllus (Sprengel) Niedenzu). (Nat. Ord.... / ...an agreeable odor. Diluted with alcohol, it may be used to kill pediculi. Internal. Oil of clove is carminative and stomachic. It often relieves nausea and vomiting, gastric pain, and flatulent disten... / ...of 1 to 3 minims.1
CATARIA
...g and persistent crying; nervous agitation. Action and Therapy.A safe and valuable, though simple carminative, diaphoretic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent fo......ic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent for fretful babies, and carminative and antispasmodic for abdominal pain with flatulence. When marked nervous agitation prec...1
...g and persistent crying; nervous agitation. Action and Therapy.A safe and valuable, though simple carminative, diaphoretic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent fo......ic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent for fretful babies, and carminative and antispasmodic for abdominal pain with flatulence. When marked nervous agitation prec...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 Carminative
ALLSPICE (Pimenta)PIDI2
The fruit of PIMENTA OFFICINALIs, Lindl. Aromatic, stimu lant, carminative, rubefacient.2
The fruit of PIMENTA OFFICINALIs, Lindl. Aromatic, stimu lant, carminative, rubefacient.2
ANGELICAANGEL
The seed of ANenLIen ATROPURPUREA, Lin. (American Angelica) and the root of ANGELICA AncHANGELIen, Lin. (European Ange lica). Aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Used in flatulent colic, in chronic bronchitis and in dysmenorrhea.2
The seed of ANenLIen ATROPURPUREA, Lin. (American Angelica) and the root of ANGELICA AncHANGELIen, Lin. (European Ange lica). Aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Used in flatulent colic, in chronic bronchitis and in dysmenorrhea.2
ANISEMYOD
The fruit of PIMPINELLA Amsmvr, Lin. Stimulant, aromatic, anodyne, carminative, reputed galactagogue. Especially useful in infantile colic and as a remedy for nausea.2
The fruit of PIMPINELLA Amsmvr, Lin. Stimulant, aromatic, anodyne, carminative, reputed galactagogue. Especially useful in infantile colic and as a remedy for nausea.2
AROMATIC POWDER
A mixture of stimulant aromatics useful as a carminative for re lief of nausea or simply as a flavoring agent. Made up of Ceylon Cin namon, 35 parts; Ginger, 35 parts; Cardamom 15 parts; Nutmeg, 15 parts. Dose, 0.6 to 2 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).2
A mixture of stimulant aromatics useful as a carminative for re lief of nausea or simply as a flavoring agent. Made up of Ceylon Cin namon, 35 parts; Ginger, 35 parts; Cardamom 15 parts; Nutmeg, 15 parts. Dose, 0.6 to 2 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).2
ASAFETIDAFEAS2
Gum resin from FERULA FOETIDA, (Bunge) Regel. Antispas modic, carminative, nervine. Used in hysterial conditions, as a soothing remedy for infants, for relief of constipation and t ympanites and as a stimulant expectorant. Dose, 0.2 to 1 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.).2
Gum resin from FERULA FOETIDA, (Bunge) Regel. Antispas modic, carminative, nervine. Used in hysterial conditions, as a soothing remedy for infants, for relief of constipation and t ympanites and as a stimulant expectorant. Dose, 0.2 to 1 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.).2
BLACK PEPPERPINI3
The dried uuripe fruit of PIPER NIGRUM, L. Local and general stimulant and irritant, antiperiodic, stomachic, carminative. Used in malarial fevers, in flatulency and colic, etc. PI PERIN, which was formerly believed to be the active principle of the drug and prescribed in doses of 0.06 to 0.6 (1 to 10 grs.) as an antiperiodic, is new little used.2
The dried uuripe fruit of PIPER NIGRUM, L. Local and general stimulant and irritant, antiperiodic, stomachic, carminative. Used in malarial fevers, in flatulency and colic, etc. PI PERIN, which was formerly believed to be the active principle of the drug and prescribed in doses of 0.06 to 0.6 (1 to 10 grs.) as an antiperiodic, is new little used.2
CARAWAYCACA19
The fruit of ELETTARIA REPENS,(S0nI-l.) Baill. Aromatic tonic, carminative, stomachic. Employed chiefly as a flavoring agent.2
The fruit of ELETTARIA REPENS,(S0nI-l.) Baill. Aromatic tonic, carminative, stomachic. Employed chiefly as a flavoring agent.2
CASCARA CARMINATIVE
Hepatic stimulant, laxative and intestinal antiseptic. Each fluidrachm represents; Cascara Sagrada, 30 grs.; Blue Flag, 2 grs,; Wahoo. 3 grs.; Sodlum Phosphate, 5 grs.; Sodium Salicylate, 2 grs,; with Aromatics, q. s. Dose, as laxative, 4 c. c. (1 fluidrachm).2
Hepatic stimulant, laxative and intestinal antiseptic. Each fluidrachm represents; Cascara Sagrada, 30 grs.; Blue Flag, 2 grs,; Wahoo. 3 grs.; Sodlum Phosphate, 5 grs.; Sodium Salicylate, 2 grs,; with Aromatics, q. s. Dose, as laxative, 4 c. c. (1 fluidrachm).2
CATNEP
The leaves and tops of NEPETA CATARIA, Lin. Carminative, stomachic, in hot infusion emmenagogue, Employed chiefly in infantile colic.2
The leaves and tops of NEPETA CATARIA, Lin. Carminative, stomachic, in hot infusion emmenagogue, Employed chiefly in infantile colic.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 Carminative
CHOLERA INFANTUM
Withheld milk, substituting the juice of raw beef. , If irritant un digested food is present, give castor oil (aromatic); if stools are wa tery and colorless, give podophy1lin(1-20 gr. repeated in 2 hours), to change character of stools, then give astringents and carminatives. If vomiting is severe the best remedy is calomel in small repeated doses. Irrigation of the bowels with water at 100° F. is often useful. Apply a mild mustard or spice poultice over the bowels.2
Withheld milk, substituting the juice of raw beef. , If irritant un digested food is present, give castor oil (aromatic); if stools are wa tery and colorless, give podophy1lin(1-20 gr. repeated in 2 hours), to change character of stools, then give astringents and carminatives. If vomiting is severe the best remedy is calomel in small repeated doses. Irrigation of the bowels with water at 100° F. is often useful. Apply a mild mustard or spice poultice over the bowels.2
CHOLERA MORBUS
Apply hot mustard poultice over abdomen. Calomel may be given in the outset or castor oil to free bowel of irritant matter. Give aromatic sulphuric acid with carminatives and intestinal antisep tics. Large rectal injections of water as hot as can be borne often give prompt relief.2
Apply hot mustard poultice over abdomen. Calomel may be given in the outset or castor oil to free bowel of irritant matter. Give aromatic sulphuric acid with carminatives and intestinal antisep tics. Large rectal injections of water as hot as can be borne often give prompt relief.2
COLIC, INTESTINAL
Internally carminatives, especially chlorodyne; ether or Holl mann’sAnodyne; for infants, Lettuce Calmative. Exter nally counter-irritants, especially mustard and oil of turpentine.2
Internally carminatives, especially chlorodyne; ether or Holl mann’sAnodyne; for infants, Lettuce Calmative. Exter nally counter-irritants, especially mustard and oil of turpentine.2
DIARRHEA
See... / ...also Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus and Dysentery. Simple Atonic Diarrhea is best treated by opium combined with gastric and intestinal stimulants, carminatives and astringents. Chlorodyne is an efficient remedy, also the sun cholera mixture and similar formulas given under Astringents, Intestinal... / ...over abdomen. bismuth. silver nitrate, alum waters; intestinal antiseptics are often indicated.2
See... / ...also Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus and Dysentery. Simple Atonic Diarrhea is best treated by opium combined with gastric and intestinal stimulants, carminatives and astringents. Chlorodyne is an efficient remedy, also the sun cholera mixture and similar formulas given under Astringents, Intestinal... / ...over abdomen. bismuth. silver nitrate, alum waters; intestinal antiseptics are often indicated.2
FLATULENCE
Carminatives and gastric antiseptics; nux vomica or strychnine; treat the dyspeptic conditions on general principles.2
Carminatives and gastric antiseptics; nux vomica or strychnine; treat the dyspeptic conditions on general principles.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.