WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Manna
MANNA
The concrete saccharine exudation of Fraxinus... / ...s, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). A tree of southern Europe. Dose, 1 drachm to 2 ounces. Common Name: Manna. Description.—Irregular, flattened, longish pieces, of a yellowish-white exterior and nearly ... / ...suitable for the constipation of pregnancy. It sometimes causes flatulency and griping. This may be obviated by giving with it any warm aromatic.1
The concrete saccharine exudation of Fraxinus... / ...s, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). A tree of southern Europe. Dose, 1 drachm to 2 ounces. Common Name: Manna. Description.—Irregular, flattened, longish pieces, of a yellowish-white exterior and nearly ... / ...suitable for the constipation of pregnancy. It sometimes causes flatulency and griping. This may be obviated by giving with it any warm aromatic.1
SENNASENNA
The dried leaflets of (1) Cassia acutifolia, Delile, or of (2) Cassia angustifolia, Vahl (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). (1) Eastern and central Africa;... / ...se, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Infusum Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught). (Senna, Manna, Magnesium Sulphate, Fennel, Boiling Water.) Dose, 2 to 8 fluidounces. 3. Pulvis Glycyrrhiza C... / ...woman, and for children. It may be given in water, or the readyprepared lozenges may be used, the patient partaking also of plenty of water.1
The dried leaflets of (1) Cassia acutifolia, Delile, or of (2) Cassia angustifolia, Vahl (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). (1) Eastern and central Africa;... / ...se, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Infusum Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught). (Senna, Manna, Magnesium Sulphate, Fennel, Boiling Water.) Dose, 2 to 8 fluidounces. 3. Pulvis Glycyrrhiza C... / ...woman, and for children. It may be given in water, or the readyprepared lozenges may be used, the patient partaking also of plenty of water.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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Manna
MANNA
Saccharine exudate from FRAXINUs ORNUS. Lin. Aperient, mildly cholagogue, expectorant. Mostly used as a laxative for children. Dose, 8 to 15 Grm. (2 to 4 drachms).2
Saccharine exudate from FRAXINUs ORNUS. Lin. Aperient, mildly cholagogue, expectorant. Mostly used as a laxative for children. Dose, 8 to 15 Grm. (2 to 4 drachms).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.