WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Corn Silk
ZEA
... stigmas of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). The common Indian corn of America. Common Name: Corn Silk (Stigmata Maydis). Principal Constituents.—Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.Â......Principal Constituents.—Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.—1. Infusum Zea, Infusion of Corn Silk. (Silk, 2 ounces; Boiling Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, Ad libitum. 2. Specific Medicine S...1
... stigmas of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). The common Indian corn of America. Common Name: Corn Silk (Stigmata Maydis). Principal Constituents.—Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.Â......Principal Constituents.—Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.—1. Infusum Zea, Infusion of Corn Silk. (Silk, 2 ounces; Boiling Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, Ad libitum. 2. Specific Medicine S...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Corn Silk
CORN SILK
The styles and stigmas of ZEA MAYs, Lin. A lenitive diuretic. A valuable remedy in all sub-acute or chronic inflammations of the urinary tract, in gonorrhea, cystitis and wherever a non-irritant diuretic is indicated.2
The styles and stigmas of ZEA MAYs, Lin. A lenitive diuretic. A valuable remedy in all sub-acute or chronic inflammations of the urinary tract, in gonorrhea, cystitis and wherever a non-irritant diuretic is indicated.2
ZE-AN
Aconcentrated preparation of CORN SILK, q. v. An efficient lenitive diuretic stimulating the renal secretion without causing - local congestion or irritation. A valuable remedy in catarrhal in flammation of the bladder and in all cases where there is irritation of the genito-urinary tract. Ordinary adult dose 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm), representing about one ounce of fresh corn silk.2
Aconcentrated preparation of CORN SILK, q. v. An efficient lenitive diuretic stimulating the renal secretion without causing - local congestion or irritation. A valuable remedy in catarrhal in flammation of the bladder and in all cases where there is irritation of the genito-urinary tract. Ordinary adult dose 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm), representing about one ounce of fresh corn silk.2
ZE-AN, LITHIATED
Each fluidrachm contains the active constituents of one ounce of fresh corn silk together with Lithium Benzoate, 1 1/2 grs. and Lithium Salicylate, 1 1/2 grs. It is especially useful in cases where uric acid is present in the system in excess. Dose, 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm).2
Each fluidrachm contains the active constituents of one ounce of fresh corn silk together with Lithium Benzoate, 1 1/2 grs. and Lithium Salicylate, 1 1/2 grs. It is especially useful in cases where uric acid is present in the system in excess. Dose, 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm).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.