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Felter's Materia Medica on Helonias
ALETRIS FARINOSA
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered... / ...ng to the confusion that has long existed resulting from the unwitting substitution of aletris, for Helonias (Chamaelirium) the virtues of the latter, as a remedy for various disorders of the female r......with flatulence and borborygmus. Even the carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is neither bitter nor aromatic like the former. 1
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered... / ...ng to the confusion that has long existed resulting from the unwitting substitution of aletris, for Helonias (Chamaelirium) the virtues of the latter, as a remedy for various disorders of the female r......with flatulence and borborygmus. Even the carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is neither bitter nor aromatic like the former. 1
HELONIASHELON
The rhizome of Chamaelirium luteum, Gray (Helonias dioica, Pursh)-(Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Abundant in woodlands, meadows, and wet places in som......Principal Constituent.A yellowish, bitter principle, chamaelirin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Helonias. Dose, 10 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.Sense of weight, congestion, or expulsion of ......e. Action and Therapy.Tonic, diuretic, and vermifuge. (For relation to Aletris, compare Aletris.) Helonias is a valuable uterine tonic, specifically adapted to uterine weakness in which relaxation o...1
The rhizome of Chamaelirium luteum, Gray (Helonias dioica, Pursh)-(Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Abundant in woodlands, meadows, and wet places in som......Principal Constituent.A yellowish, bitter principle, chamaelirin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Helonias. Dose, 10 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.Sense of weight, congestion, or expulsion of ......e. Action and Therapy.Tonic, diuretic, and vermifuge. (For relation to Aletris, compare Aletris.) Helonias is a valuable uterine tonic, specifically adapted to uterine weakness in which relaxation o...1
MITCHELLAMITCH
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...us Mitchellae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Partridgeberry (Mothers' Cordial). (Contains Mitchella, Helonias, Viburnum Opulus and Caulophyllum, Brandy, Sugar and Essence of Sassafras.) Dose, 2 to 4 fl... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.1
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...us Mitchellae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Partridgeberry (Mothers' Cordial). (Contains Mitchella, Helonias, Viburnum Opulus and Caulophyllum, Brandy, Sugar and Essence of Sassafras.) Dose, 2 to 4 fl... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.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 Helonias
HELONIAS (False Unicorn-root)HELON
The rhizome of CHAMAELIRIUM LUTEUM, (L.) Gray. Tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic. uterine tonic; in large doses, emetic.2
The rhizome of CHAMAELIRIUM LUTEUM, (L.) Gray. Tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic. uterine tonic; in large doses, emetic.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.