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Felter's Materia Medica on Franciscea
FRANCISCEA
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord.... / The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, ......l Constituents.A weak alkaloid manacine, and probably gelsemic acid. Preparation.Fluidextractum Franciscea, Fluidextract of Franciscea. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Diuretic and prob...1
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord.... / The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, ......l Constituents.A weak alkaloid manacine, and probably gelsemic acid. Preparation.Fluidextractum Franciscea, Fluidextract of Franciscea. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Diuretic and prob...1
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.