WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Jalap
GRANATUM
...the intestines and its absorption be prevented, as far as possible, a fluidrachm of fluidextract of jalap aromatized with oil of anise or oil of cinnamon should be given with the dose. In two or three......tered. In about one hour another dose of the purgative should be given. Epsom salt, fluidextract of jalap, or castor oil may be used as the cathartic. If the tannate is employed it may be administered...1
...the intestines and its absorption be prevented, as far as possible, a fluidrachm of fluidextract of jalap aromatized with oil of anise or oil of cinnamon should be given with the dose. In two or three......tered. In about one hour another dose of the purgative should be given. Epsom salt, fluidextract of jalap, or castor oil may be used as the cathartic. If the tannate is employed it may be administered...1
JALAPA (Ipomea jalapa)
The dried tuberous root of Ipomoea jalapa, Nuttall; (Ipomoea purga, Hayne; Exogonium jalapa, Baillon; Exogonium purga, Bentham). Nat. O......a, Bentham). Nat. Ord.Convolvulaceae. A vine of Eastern Mexico. Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Name: jalap. Principal Constituents.A resin (Resina Jalapae) composed chiefly of Jalapurgin (C62H100O32)......Constituents.A resin (Resina Jalapae) composed chiefly of Jalapurgin (C62H100O32) (convolvulin or jalapin) and a soft acrid resin. Preparations.1. Resina Jalapae, Resin of jalap. Yellowish-brown o...1
The dried tuberous root of Ipomoea jalapa, Nuttall; (Ipomoea purga, Hayne; Exogonium jalapa, Baillon; Exogonium purga, Bentham). Nat. O......a, Bentham). Nat. Ord.Convolvulaceae. A vine of Eastern Mexico. Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Name: jalap. Principal Constituents.A resin (Resina Jalapae) composed chiefly of Jalapurgin (C62H100O32)......Constituents.A resin (Resina Jalapae) composed chiefly of Jalapurgin (C62H100O32) (convolvulin or jalapin) and a soft acrid resin. Preparations.1. Resina Jalapae, Resin of jalap. Yellowish-brown o...1
PODOPHYLLUM
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Dose, 5 to 30... / ... effect. All the intestinal glands are stimulated by podophyllum; and the catharsis, like that from jalap, is slow, sometimes from ten to twelve hours (podophyllin, four to ten), and even a day elapsi...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Dose, 5 to 30... / ... effect. All the intestinal glands are stimulated by podophyllum; and the catharsis, like that from jalap, is slow, sometimes from ten to twelve hours (podophyllin, four to ten), and even a day elapsi...1
SENNASENNA
...owder), (Senna, Glycyrrhiza, Oil of Fennel, Washed Sulphur, Sugar). Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. 4. Pulvis Jalapa Compositus, Compound Powder of jalap (Antibilious Physic). Contains Senna. See Jalapa. Specif......, is emptied into the intestinal canal, thereby causing or prolonging catharsis. Compound Powder of Jalap. A most thorough action may be obtained from the Antibilious Physic, especially in auto-intoxi...1
...owder), (Senna, Glycyrrhiza, Oil of Fennel, Washed Sulphur, Sugar). Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. 4. Pulvis Jalapa Compositus, Compound Powder of jalap (Antibilious Physic). Contains Senna. See Jalapa. Specif......, is emptied into the intestinal canal, thereby causing or prolonging catharsis. Compound Powder of Jalap. A most thorough action may be obtained from the Antibilious Physic, especially in auto-intoxi...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 Jalap
JALAPIPPU6
The tuber of EXOGONIUM PURGA. (Wend.) Lindl. Hydragogne cathartic, used especially in dropsy in combination with potassium bitartrate.2
The tuber of EXOGONIUM PURGA. (Wend.) Lindl. Hydragogne cathartic, used especially in dropsy in combination with potassium bitartrate.2
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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Jalap
CONVULSIONS
For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or... / ...minate poisons from the system. Use the hot water pack (keeping head cool ) for diaphoresis; hyd ragogue cathartics (elaterium, croton oil, com pound jalap powder); veratrum viride as arterial sedative; venesec tion if the case demands; Tonic Pilocarpine Compound as a diuretic, or submammary injecti...2
For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or... / ...minate poisons from the system. Use the hot water pack (keeping head cool ) for diaphoresis; hyd ragogue cathartics (elaterium, croton oil, com pound jalap powder); veratrum viride as arterial sedative; venesec tion if the case demands; Tonic Pilocarpine Compound as a diuretic, or submammary injecti...2
DROPSY
General treatment depends on the cause, which may be in disease of the heart, of the kidneys or less commonly of the liver. For im mediate relief prescribe active diuretics if the st ate of the kidneys permits, the most eflicient being Tonic Pilocarpine Compound; digi talis, canadian hemp, squill (these acting primarily on the circula tion), or hydragogue cathartics, elaterium. compound jalap powder, magnesium sulphate (in concentrated solution) are efficient remedies.2
General treatment depends on the cause, which may be in disease of the heart, of the kidneys or less commonly of the liver. For im mediate relief prescribe active diuretics if the st ate of the kidneys permits, the most eflicient being Tonic Pilocarpine Compound; digi talis, canadian hemp, squill (these acting primarily on the circula tion), or hydragogue cathartics, elaterium. compound jalap powder, magnesium sulphate (in concentrated solution) are efficient remedies.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.