WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Ptelea
PTELEA
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west...... a volatile oil, a berberine-like bitter, and arginine (C6H14N4O2). Preparation.Specific Medicine Ptelea. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.-Asthmatic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constric......atic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constriction of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrastis as a tonic. It acts as a sedative to irritate...1
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west...... a volatile oil, a berberine-like bitter, and arginine (C6H14N4O2). Preparation.Specific Medicine Ptelea. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.-Asthmatic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constric......atic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constriction of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrastis as a tonic. It acts as a sedative to irritate...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Ptelea
WAFER ASH
The bark of the root of PTELEA TRIFOLIATA. Lin. A bitter tonic. peculiarly acceptable to an irritable stomach, with marked analgesic properties; stomachic. antiperiodic. Especially useful in convalescence from acute diseases where digestion is enfeebled.2
The bark of the root of PTELEA TRIFOLIATA. Lin. A bitter tonic. peculiarly acceptable to an irritable stomach, with marked analgesic properties; stomachic. antiperiodic. Especially useful in convalescence from acute diseases where digestion is enfeebled.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.