WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Podophyllum
CASCARA SAGRADA
The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Sacred Bark, Chittem... / ...one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.1
The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Sacred Bark, Chittem... / ...one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.1
LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum virginicum)VEVI4
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...g disorders, in which it proves an admirable stimulant and corrective. It acts well with hydrastis, podophyllum, chionanthus, dioscorea, or chelidonium when these are also indicated. It is especially ... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.1
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...g disorders, in which it proves an admirable stimulant and corrective. It acts well with hydrastis, podophyllum, chionanthus, dioscorea, or chelidonium when these are also indicated. It is especially ... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.1
PODOPHYLLUM
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Do......mes: May Apple, Mandrake, Lemon Apple, Wild Lemon, Raccoon Berry. Principal Constituents.Resin of podophyllum (see below) and podophyllic acid, a coloring substance; podophyllotoxin, the purgative p...... purgative principle of the resin exists free in the rhizome. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Podophyllum. Dose, 1/10 to 30 drops; fractional doses preferred. 2. Elixir Podophylli, Elixir of Pod...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Do......mes: May Apple, Mandrake, Lemon Apple, Wild Lemon, Raccoon Berry. Principal Constituents.Resin of podophyllum (see below) and podophyllic acid, a coloring substance; podophyllotoxin, the purgative p...... purgative principle of the resin exists free in the rhizome. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Podophyllum. Dose, 1/10 to 30 drops; fractional doses preferred. 2. Elixir Podophylli, Elixir of Pod...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 Podophyllum
MANDRAKEMANDR
The rhizome of PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM, Lin. Cholagogue, laxative or purgative according to dose. Much used as a laxative in chronic constipation and as a hepatic stimulant, g.'ncr;ll1y in the form of the resin, commonly called podophyllin. The active principle is belived to be Podophyllotoxin, q. v.2
The rhizome of PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM, Lin. Cholagogue, laxative or purgative according to dose. Much used as a laxative in chronic constipation and as a hepatic stimulant, g.'ncr;ll1y in the form of the resin, commonly called podophyllin. The active principle is belived to be Podophyllotoxin, q. v.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.