WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Saffron
CARTHAMUS
The florets of Carthamus tinctorius, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Egypt and... / ...rranean countries, but cultivated in Europe and the United States. Common Names: Safflower, Dyers Saffron, Bastard Saffron, American Saffron. Principal Constituents.Two beautiful coloring principl... / ...colds; and to determine the eruption in scarlet fever and measles. It is somewhat diaphoretic and laxative, and is little used by physicians.1
The florets of Carthamus tinctorius, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Egypt and... / ...rranean countries, but cultivated in Europe and the United States. Common Names: Safflower, Dyers Saffron, Bastard Saffron, American Saffron. Principal Constituents.Two beautiful coloring principl... / ...colds; and to determine the eruption in scarlet fever and measles. It is somewhat diaphoretic and laxative, and is little used by physicians.1
CROCUSCROCU
...s of Crocus sativa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Irideae). Asia Minor; much cultivated in Europe. Common Name: Saffron. Principal Constituents.Contains the glucoside crocin (polychroit C44H70O28) and picro-......Principal Constituents.Contains the glucoside crocin (polychroit C44H70O28) and picro-crocin or saffron bitter (C38H66O17) Preparation.Tinctura Croci. Tincture of Crocus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Ac......s of the tincture of crocus is advised for menorrhagia, with dark clotted losses; and the infusion (Saffron, 1 drachm; hot water, 16 fluidounces), in doses of 1 to 3 fluidounces to hasten the appearan...1
...s of Crocus sativa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Irideae). Asia Minor; much cultivated in Europe. Common Name: Saffron. Principal Constituents.Contains the glucoside crocin (polychroit C44H70O28) and picro-......Principal Constituents.Contains the glucoside crocin (polychroit C44H70O28) and picro-crocin or saffron bitter (C38H66O17) Preparation.Tinctura Croci. Tincture of Crocus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Ac......s of the tincture of crocus is advised for menorrhagia, with dark clotted losses; and the infusion (Saffron, 1 drachm; hot water, 16 fluidounces), in doses of 1 to 3 fluidounces to hasten the appearan...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 Saffron
SAFFLOWER (American Saffron)CATI
The florets of CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS, Lin. Resembles Chamomile in its action, In hot infusion, diaphoretic and so antipyretic; emmenagogue.2
The florets of CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS, Lin. Resembles Chamomile in its action, In hot infusion, diaphoretic and so antipyretic; emmenagogue.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.