WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Catechu
GAMBIRUNGA
...g the Straits of Malacca. Dose, 1 to 30 grains. Common Names: Gambir, Gambeer, Terra Japonica, Pale Catechu. Description.Irregular masses or cubes, reddish-brown, pale brownish-gray or light brown, ......with sweetish after-taste, no odor and great astringency. Dose, 15 grains. Principal Constituents.Catechutannic acid (35 to 40 per cent) the active astringent; catechin (catechuic acid) probably ine......, overcomes relaxation and congestion, and checks local hemorrhages. Gambir is now used in place of catechu (extract of wood of Areca Catechu) as it carries practically the same bodies in more availab...1
...g the Straits of Malacca. Dose, 1 to 30 grains. Common Names: Gambir, Gambeer, Terra Japonica, Pale Catechu. Description.Irregular masses or cubes, reddish-brown, pale brownish-gray or light brown, ......with sweetish after-taste, no odor and great astringency. Dose, 15 grains. Principal Constituents.Catechutannic acid (35 to 40 per cent) the active astringent; catechin (catechuic acid) probably ine......, overcomes relaxation and congestion, and checks local hemorrhages. Gambir is now used in place of catechu (extract of wood of Areca Catechu) as it carries practically the same bodies in more availab...1
PIPER METHYSTICUM
The root of Piper methysticum, Forster (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). South Sea Islands. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Kava-Kava, Ava, Ava-Pepper... / ...50 per cent), methysticin (C15H14O5), the methyl ester of methysticic acid; kavahin (methylene protocatechuic aldehyde, identical with heliotropin or piperonal); and the chief active principle, an acr... / ...or testicular diseases, or pectoral neuralgia arising reflexly from nervous dyspepsia are cases for the exhibition of Piper methysticum.1
The root of Piper methysticum, Forster (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). South Sea Islands. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Kava-Kava, Ava, Ava-Pepper... / ...50 per cent), methysticin (C15H14O5), the methyl ester of methysticic acid; kavahin (methylene protocatechuic aldehyde, identical with heliotropin or piperonal); and the chief active principle, an acr... / ...or testicular diseases, or pectoral neuralgia arising reflexly from nervous dyspepsia are cases for the exhibition of Piper methysticum.1
VANILLAVANIL
The fruit of Vanilla planifolia, Andrews (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae). A native Mexican vine, grown in many tropical countries, but on a commercial... / ... Vanilla, Tincture of Vanilla. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. DerivativeVanillinum, Vanillin, is methylprotocatechuic aldehyde, occurring naturally in vanilla beans, or may be produced synthetically from seve... / ...to powerfully stimulate the sexual appetite. It is used chiefly as a flavoring agent for medicinal syrups and tinctures, confections, and pastry.1
The fruit of Vanilla planifolia, Andrews (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae). A native Mexican vine, grown in many tropical countries, but on a commercial... / ... Vanilla, Tincture of Vanilla. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. DerivativeVanillinum, Vanillin, is methylprotocatechuic aldehyde, occurring naturally in vanilla beans, or may be produced synthetically from seve... / ...to powerfully stimulate the sexual appetite. It is used chiefly as a flavoring agent for medicinal syrups and tinctures, confections, and pastry.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 Catechu
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
CATECHU
An extract from the wood of ACACIA CATECHU. (Lin.f.) Willd. A powerful astringent. Used to control passive fluxes and hemorrhages, both internally and as a local application.2
An extract from the wood of ACACIA CATECHU. (Lin.f.) Willd. A powerful astringent. Used to control passive fluxes and hemorrhages, both internally and as a local application.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.