WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Chimaphila
CHIMAPHILA
The leaves or whole plant of Chimaphila umbellata (Linné, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae.) North temperate region of the Northern......ncipal Constituents.- Chimaphilin (C24H21O4), and arbutin (C24H32O14. H2O) Preparations.1 Infusum Chimaphila, Infusion of Chimaphila (1/2 ounce to Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces 2.......n of Chimaphila (1/2 ounce to Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces 2. Specific Medicine Chimaphila. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.-Scanty urine, but excessive voiding of mucus,...1
The leaves or whole plant of Chimaphila umbellata (Linné, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae.) North temperate region of the Northern......ncipal Constituents.- Chimaphilin (C24H21O4), and arbutin (C24H32O14. H2O) Preparations.1 Infusum Chimaphila, Infusion of Chimaphila (1/2 ounce to Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces 2.......n of Chimaphila (1/2 ounce to Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces 2. Specific Medicine Chimaphila. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.-Scanty urine, but excessive voiding of mucus,...1
PYROLA
The whole plant of Pyrola rotundifolia, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). Damp and shady woods in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...hroat and aphthous ulcerations of the mouth. Internal. As it has similar properties to uva ursi and chimaphila and exerts a similar antiseptic action, it is of much value in urinary disorders with irr...1
The whole plant of Pyrola rotundifolia, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). Damp and shady woods in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...hroat and aphthous ulcerations of the mouth. Internal. As it has similar properties to uva ursi and chimaphila and exerts a similar antiseptic action, it is of much value in urinary disorders with irr...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Chimaphila
PIPSISSEWA (Chimaphila)CHUM
The leaves of CHIMAPHILA CORYMBOSA, Pursh. Diuretic. astringent. alterative, tonic, having the same range of use as Uva Ursi.2
The leaves of CHIMAPHILA CORYMBOSA, Pursh. Diuretic. astringent. alterative, tonic, having the same range of use as Uva Ursi.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.