WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Pilocarpus
PILOCARPUSPILOC
The dried leaflets of (1) Pilocarpus Jaborandi, Holmes; or (2) Pilocarpus... / The dried leaflets of (1) Pilocarpus Jaborandi, Holmes; or (2) Pilocarpus microphyllus, Stapf (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Brazil and......l, isopilocarpine; a volatile oil chiefly pilocarpene (C10H16); and pilocarpidine (C10H14N2O2) in Pilocarpus Jaborandi only. Preparation.—Specific Medicine Jaborandi. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Derivativ... / ...of ptyalin and salts and readily converts starch into sugar. At times the mucous 1
The dried leaflets of (1) Pilocarpus Jaborandi, Holmes; or (2) Pilocarpus... / The dried leaflets of (1) Pilocarpus Jaborandi, Holmes; or (2) Pilocarpus microphyllus, Stapf (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Brazil and......l, isopilocarpine; a volatile oil chiefly pilocarpene (C10H16); and pilocarpidine (C10H14N2O2) in Pilocarpus Jaborandi only. Preparation.—Specific Medicine Jaborandi. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Derivativ... / ...of ptyalin and salts and readily converts starch into sugar. At times the mucous 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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Pilocarpus
JABORANDI (Pilocarpus)PIJA2
The leaves of PILOCARPUS SELLOANUS, Eng. and other species of Pilocarpus. A powerful diuretic, sialagogue and expectorant, antagonistic in action to belladonna. Increases the mammary secretion; reduces temperature and depresses the circulation. Used in dropsies and wherever a powerful eliminant is indicated. Active principle, Pilocarpine, q. v.2
The leaves of PILOCARPUS SELLOANUS, Eng. and other species of Pilocarpus. A powerful diuretic, sialagogue and expectorant, antagonistic in action to belladonna. Increases the mammary secretion; reduces temperature and depresses the circulation. Used in dropsies and wherever a powerful eliminant is indicated. Active principle, Pilocarpine, q. v.2
PILOCARPINE
Alkaloid obtained from the leaves of various species of PILOCARPUS, and representing their medicinal activity. see Jaborandi. The alkaloid may be used to advantage in all cases where jaborandi is beneficial, and has besides in a remarkable degree the power of con tracting the pupil of the eye when applied locally. Solutions contain ing 1 to 4 grains to the fluidounce of the hydrochloride are much used by ophthalmologists for their myotic effect and to relieve intraocular tension, Dose, 0.001 to 2
Alkaloid obtained from the leaves of various species of PILOCARPUS, and representing their medicinal activity. see Jaborandi. The alkaloid may be used to advantage in all cases where jaborandi is beneficial, and has besides in a remarkable degree the power of con tracting the pupil of the eye when applied locally. Solutions contain ing 1 to 4 grains to the fluidounce of the hydrochloride are much used by ophthalmologists for their myotic effect and to relieve intraocular tension, Dose, 0.001 to 2
WARBURG TINCTURE
A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci2
A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci2
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.