WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Castanea
CASTANEA
The leaves of Castanea dentata (Marshall), Sudworth, collected in September or October while still green (Nat. Ord......body, a sweet substance, and potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron salts. Preparations.-1. Infusum Castaneae, Infusion of Castanea. (Leaves, 1 ounce, Boiling Water, 16 ounces.) Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrac......Castanea. (Leaves, 1 ounce, Boiling Water, 16 ounces.) Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. 2. Fluidextractum Castaneae, Fluid Extract of Castanea. Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—The freshly pr...1
The leaves of Castanea dentata (Marshall), Sudworth, collected in September or October while still green (Nat. Ord......body, a sweet substance, and potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron salts. Preparations.-1. Infusum Castaneae, Infusion of Castanea. (Leaves, 1 ounce, Boiling Water, 16 ounces.) Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrac......Castanea. (Leaves, 1 ounce, Boiling Water, 16 ounces.) Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. 2. Fluidextractum Castaneae, Fluid Extract of Castanea. Dose, 1/2 - 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—The freshly pr...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Castanea
CHESTNUTCASTA
The leaves of CASTANEA DENTATA, (Marsh) Bork. Antispasmo die; used chiefly in whooping cough.2
The leaves of CASTANEA DENTATA, (Marsh) Bork. Antispasmo die; used chiefly in whooping cough.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.