WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Fennel
FOENICULUM
... fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, Miller (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Names: Fennel, Fennel Seeds, Sweet Fennel. Principal Constituent.A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.1. ......nel. Principal Constituent.A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.1. Infusum Foeniculi, Infusion of Fennel (60 grains [approx. 4 grams] to Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults)...... Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults), 2 fluidounces. 2. Specific Medicine Fennel. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.A splendid carminative and stimulant for flatulen...1
... fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, Miller (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Names: Fennel, Fennel Seeds, Sweet Fennel. Principal Constituent.A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.1. ......nel. Principal Constituent.A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.1. Infusum Foeniculi, Infusion of Fennel (60 grains [approx. 4 grams] to Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults)...... Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults), 2 fluidounces. 2. Specific Medicine Fennel. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.A splendid carminative and stimulant for flatulen...1
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common Names: Juniper,... / ...o 60 minims. 4. Spiritus Juniperi Compositus, Compound Spirit of Juniper (Oils of juniper, Caraway, Fennel, Alcohol, and Water). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.Renal atony with catar... / ...given in doses larger than recommended above, as suppression of urine, strangury, hematuria, or even uremic convulsions may result from its use.1
The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common Names: Juniper,... / ...o 60 minims. 4. Spiritus Juniperi Compositus, Compound Spirit of Juniper (Oils of juniper, Caraway, Fennel, Alcohol, and Water). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.Renal atony with catar... / ...given in doses larger than recommended above, as suppression of urine, strangury, hematuria, or even uremic convulsions may result from its use.1
SENNASENNA
...um Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught). (Senna, Manna, Magnesium Sulphate, Fennel, Boiling Water.) Dose, 2 to 8 fluidounces. 3. Pulvis Glycyrrhiza Compositus, Compound Powder ......Compositus, Compound Powder of Glycyrrhiza (Compound Licorice Powder), (Senna, Glycyrrhiza, Oil of Fennel, Washed Sulphur, Sugar). Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. 4. Pulvis Jalapa Compositus, Compound Powder o...1
...um Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught). (Senna, Manna, Magnesium Sulphate, Fennel, Boiling Water.) Dose, 2 to 8 fluidounces. 3. Pulvis Glycyrrhiza Compositus, Compound Powder ......Compositus, Compound Powder of Glycyrrhiza (Compound Licorice Powder), (Senna, Glycyrrhiza, Oil of Fennel, Washed Sulphur, Sugar). Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. 4. Pulvis Jalapa Compositus, Compound Powder o...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 Fennel
FENNELFOENI
The fruit of FOENICULUM CAPILLACEU M, Gilbert. Carminative, stomachic, in hot infusion diaphoretic, emmenagogue. galactagogue. The active constituent is the official volatile oil which is given in doses of 0.03 to 0.12 c. c. (1/2 to 2 m). or more.2
The fruit of FOENICULUM CAPILLACEU M, Gilbert. Carminative, stomachic, in hot infusion diaphoretic, emmenagogue. galactagogue. The active constituent is the official volatile oil which is given in doses of 0.03 to 0.12 c. c. (1/2 to 2 m). or more.2
LETTUCE CALMATIVE
A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each... / ...fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed, 2 grs.; Catnep, 4 grs.; Lupulin, % gr.; Fennel seed, 3 grs. The uses of such a a preparation as this must be apparent to every physician. It... / ...with it a little paregoric, but for obvious reas2
A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each... / ...fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed, 2 grs.; Catnep, 4 grs.; Lupulin, % gr.; Fennel seed, 3 grs. The uses of such a a preparation as this must be apparent to every physician. It... / ...with it a little paregoric, but for obvious reas2
WARBURG TINCTURE
A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci2
A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci2
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.