WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Picrotoxin
COCCULUS
The seeds of Anamirta panniculata, Colebrooke (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae.)... / ...ndia. Common Names: Fishberries, Indian Berries. Synonym: Cocculus Indicus. Principal Constituent.—Picrotoxin, a neutral and extremely poisonous principle. Preparation.—Unguentum Cocculi, Ointment ... / ...to stupefy fish, so as to readily catch them, and it is asserted to be in use among brewers to add bitterness to beer and other malt beverages.1
The seeds of Anamirta panniculata, Colebrooke (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae.)... / ...ndia. Common Names: Fishberries, Indian Berries. Synonym: Cocculus Indicus. Principal Constituent.—Picrotoxin, a neutral and extremely poisonous principle. Preparation.—Unguentum Cocculi, Ointment ... / ...to stupefy fish, so as to readily catch them, and it is asserted to be in use among brewers to add bitterness to beer and other malt beverages.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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Picrotoxin
COCCULUS
The fruit of ANAMIRTA COCeUurs. Wight and Arn. Dangerous ly poisonous, in small doses antispasmodic; used chiefly as a parasiti cide. Active principle Picrotoxin q. v.2
The fruit of ANAMIRTA COCeUurs. Wight and Arn. Dangerous ly poisonous, in small doses antispasmodic; used chiefly as a parasiti cide. Active principle Picrotoxin q. v.2
PICROTOXIN
A neutral principle obtained from the seeds of ANAMIRTA COCCULUS, (L-) Wight & Arn. (Cocculus Indicus). In small doses,-it is an efficient remedy for night sweats. Dose, 0.0006 to 0.0025 Grm. (1-100 to 1-25 gr.).2
A neutral principle obtained from the seeds of ANAMIRTA COCCULUS, (L-) Wight & Arn. (Cocculus Indicus). In small doses,-it is an efficient remedy for night sweats. Dose, 0.0006 to 0.0025 Grm. (1-100 to 1-25 gr.).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.