WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Sapo
ÆSCULUS GLABRA
The bark and fruit of Aesculus glabra, Willdenow (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). A small fetid tree common to the central portion of the United... / ...in water and more strongly in the presence of alkalies); aesculetin (C9H6O4); a peculiar tannin and saponin. Starch is abundant and a rich yellow oil is present. Preparation.Specific Medicine Aescul... / ...Aesculus deserves further study to determine its status as a remedy for nervous disorders, and especially its control over visceral neuralgias. 1
The bark and fruit of Aesculus glabra, Willdenow (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). A small fetid tree common to the central portion of the United... / ...in water and more strongly in the presence of alkalies); aesculetin (C9H6O4); a peculiar tannin and saponin. Starch is abundant and a rich yellow oil is present. Preparation.Specific Medicine Aescul... / ...Aesculus deserves further study to determine its status as a remedy for nervous disorders, and especially its control over visceral neuralgias. 1
CAULOPHYLLUM
The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...caulophylline (not to be confused with the resinoid "caulophyllin,") and an active glucoside of the saponin type, leontin. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Caulophyllum. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Leo... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1
The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...caulophylline (not to be confused with the resinoid "caulophyllin,") and an active glucoside of the saponin type, leontin. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Caulophyllum. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Leo... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1
CHIONANTHUS
The bark of the root of Chionanthus virginicus, Linné. (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae.) United States from Pennsylvania southward. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...ommon Names: Fringe Tree, Old Man's Beard, Snowdrop Tree. Principal Constituents.Chionanthin and saponin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Chionanthus. Dose, 5 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.Ic... / ...never reach the true diabetic state. There is good reason to believe that the prolonged use of chionanthus will be of much benefit in such cases.1
The bark of the root of Chionanthus virginicus, Linné. (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae.) United States from Pennsylvania southward. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...ommon Names: Fringe Tree, Old Man's Beard, Snowdrop Tree. Principal Constituents.Chionanthin and saponin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Chionanthus. Dose, 5 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.Ic... / ...never reach the true diabetic state. There is good reason to believe that the prolonged use of chionanthus will be of much benefit in such cases.1
DIOSCOREA
The rhizome of Dioscorea villosa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Dioscoreaceae). A vine found throughout the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ...c Root. Principal Constituents.An acrid, alcohol-soluble resin, and a substance closely allied to saponin. Preparations.1. Decoctum Dioscoreae, Decoction of Dioscorea (Dioscorea, 1 ounce; Water, 1... / ...does not dissolve calculi. Usually, while there is much tenderness in cases requiring dioscorea, the distress is gradually relieved by pressure.1
The rhizome of Dioscorea villosa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Dioscoreaceae). A vine found throughout the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ...c Root. Principal Constituents.An acrid, alcohol-soluble resin, and a substance closely allied to saponin. Preparations.1. Decoctum Dioscoreae, Decoction of Dioscorea (Dioscorea, 1 ounce; Water, 1... / ...does not dissolve calculi. Usually, while there is much tenderness in cases requiring dioscorea, the distress is gradually relieved by pressure.1
GRINDELIA
The dried leaves and flowering tops of one or several species of Grindeliaas Grindelia camporum, Greene; or Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh), Dunal.... / ...ornia; (2) Western plains. Dose, 5 to 40 grains. Common Name: Grindelia. Principal Constituents.A saponin-like resin (grindelin), volatile oil, and an alkaloid grindeline. Preparation.Specific Me... / ...over the spleen, sallow skin, debility and indigestion, with gastric distress. The bitter taste of grindelia is best disguised by chloroform.1
The dried leaves and flowering tops of one or several species of Grindeliaas Grindelia camporum, Greene; or Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh), Dunal.... / ...ornia; (2) Western plains. Dose, 5 to 40 grains. Common Name: Grindelia. Principal Constituents.A saponin-like resin (grindelin), volatile oil, and an alkaloid grindeline. Preparation.Specific Me... / ...over the spleen, sallow skin, debility and indigestion, with gastric distress. The bitter taste of grindelia is best disguised by chloroform.1
GUARANAPACU7
A dried paste, chiefly consisting of the crushed or pounded seeds of Paullinia Cupana, Kunth (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae), yielding not less than 4 per... / ...le in water and in alcohol. Dose, 15 to 30 grains. Principal Constituents.Caffeine, volatile oil, saponin, and tannin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Guarana. Dose, 10 to 30 drops. Specific Indicat... / ...oculi nerve, followed by headache, has been relieved by it. In headaches the doses of 20 to 30 drops of the specific medicine should be given.1
A dried paste, chiefly consisting of the crushed or pounded seeds of Paullinia Cupana, Kunth (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae), yielding not less than 4 per... / ...le in water and in alcohol. Dose, 15 to 30 grains. Principal Constituents.Caffeine, volatile oil, saponin, and tannin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Guarana. Dose, 10 to 30 drops. Specific Indicat... / ...oculi nerve, followed by headache, has been relieved by it. In headaches the doses of 20 to 30 drops of the specific medicine should be given.1
HIPPOCASTANUM (Aesculus Hippocastanum)AEHI
The bark and fruit of Aesculus Hippocastanum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). Asia and Europe; planted in United States. Dose (bark), 1 to 60... / ...he glucoside giving fluorescence to watery and alkaline solutions, argynaescin, and a sternutatory, saponin (aphrodaescin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Horse Chestnut. Dose, 1/10 to 10 drops. Spec... / ...is also in reflex disorders depending upon the rectal involvement-such as headache, spasmodic asthma, dyspnea dizziness, and disturbed digestion.1
The bark and fruit of Aesculus Hippocastanum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). Asia and Europe; planted in United States. Dose (bark), 1 to 60... / ...he glucoside giving fluorescence to watery and alkaline solutions, argynaescin, and a sternutatory, saponin (aphrodaescin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Horse Chestnut. Dose, 1/10 to 10 drops. Spec... / ...is also in reflex disorders depending upon the rectal involvement-such as headache, spasmodic asthma, dyspnea dizziness, and disturbed digestion.1
HYDRANGEAHYDRA
The root of Hydrangea arborescens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Saxifragaceae). A handsome shrub along streams and in damp, rocky situations in the southern... / ... Names: Wild Hydrangea, Seven Barks. Principal Consitituents.The glucoside hydrangin (C34H25O11), saponin, resins, and fixed and volatile oils. Preparation.Specific Medicine Hydrangea. Dose, 5 to ... / ...hydrangea has a kindly action upon the mucosa of the urinary organs and it has alterative properties making it useful in strumous diseases.1
The root of Hydrangea arborescens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Saxifragaceae). A handsome shrub along streams and in damp, rocky situations in the southern... / ... Names: Wild Hydrangea, Seven Barks. Principal Consitituents.The glucoside hydrangin (C34H25O11), saponin, resins, and fixed and volatile oils. Preparation.Specific Medicine Hydrangea. Dose, 5 to ... / ...hydrangea has a kindly action upon the mucosa of the urinary organs and it has alterative properties making it useful in strumous diseases.1
JEFFERSONIAJEFFE
The rhizome of Jeffersonia diphylla, Barton (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). A handsome, vernal, flowering plant throughout the eastern half of the... / ...af, Rheumatism Root. Principal Constituents.A large proportion of an undetermined white alkaloid, saponin, and a trace of berberine. Preparation.Tinctura Jeffersoniae, Tincture of Jeffersonia. (je... / ...where rheumatism is located chiefly in the muscles of the back, and in bronchitis and constitutional chronic catarrh, especially in the aged.1
The rhizome of Jeffersonia diphylla, Barton (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). A handsome, vernal, flowering plant throughout the eastern half of the... / ...af, Rheumatism Root. Principal Constituents.A large proportion of an undetermined white alkaloid, saponin, and a trace of berberine. Preparation.Tinctura Jeffersoniae, Tincture of Jeffersonia. (je... / ...where rheumatism is located chiefly in the muscles of the back, and in bronchitis and constitutional chronic catarrh, especially in the aged.1
MITCHELLAMITCH
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...Squawberry, Squaw-vine, Checkerberry, Deerberry, One-berry. Principal Constituent.An undetermined saponin-like body. No alkaloid, glucoside, nor volatile oil present. Preparations.1. Specific Medi... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.1
The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...Squawberry, Squaw-vine, Checkerberry, Deerberry, One-berry. Principal Constituent.An undetermined saponin-like body. No alkaloid, glucoside, nor volatile oil present. Preparations.1. Specific Medi... / ...occurred. As a female regulator it has also had many devoted advocates. The Mother's Cordial is a popular and more rational preparation.1
OLEUM OLIVAE
...ittle effect in the stomach other than that of a lubricant, but is, partly at least, emulsified and saponified upon reaching the intestines. Here it parts with its olein which becomes a part of the ge......t the solution of cholesterin outside the body. In the intestines it is converted into a soap, and saponaceous particles have been mistaken for expelled gall-stones. Notwithstanding, it is extensivel......n immediately in poisoning by alkalies and other irritant substances. With the first it combines by saponification, and in the latter acts as a demulcent. It should not, however, be given in either ph...1
...ittle effect in the stomach other than that of a lubricant, but is, partly at least, emulsified and saponified upon reaching the intestines. Here it parts with its olein which becomes a part of the ge......t the solution of cholesterin outside the body. In the intestines it is converted into a soap, and saponaceous particles have been mistaken for expelled gall-stones. Notwithstanding, it is extensivel......n immediately in poisoning by alkalies and other irritant substances. With the first it combines by saponification, and in the latter acts as a demulcent. It should not, however, be given in either ph...1
PHYTOLACCA
The recently dried root and fruit of Phytolacca americana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Phytolaccaceae). North America, along roadsides and fences, and in... / ...c. Principal Constituents.Root: A remarkably large amount of potassium, a body closely resembling saponin, and the alkaloid phytolaccine. Berries: A purplish-red powder (the coloring body), indiffer...1
The recently dried root and fruit of Phytolacca americana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Phytolaccaceae). North America, along roadsides and fences, and in... / ...c. Principal Constituents.Root: A remarkably large amount of potassium, a body closely resembling saponin, and the alkaloid phytolaccine. Berries: A purplish-red powder (the coloring body), indiffer...1
RUBUSRUPA8
The bark of the root of Rubus villosus, Aiton; Rubus canadensis, Linné; and Rubus trivialis, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Wild and cultivated in... / ...Fruits contain citric and malic acids; the glucoside villosin (in Rubus villosus) a body similar to saponin, and about 20 per cent of tannin. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Rubus. Dose, 5 to 60 d... / ...act best after a thorough purging with castor oil or similar cathartic has been resorted to. Rubus strigosus (Red Raspberry) has similar uses.1
The bark of the root of Rubus villosus, Aiton; Rubus canadensis, Linné; and Rubus trivialis, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). Wild and cultivated in... / ...Fruits contain citric and malic acids; the glucoside villosin (in Rubus villosus) a body similar to saponin, and about 20 per cent of tannin. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Rubus. Dose, 5 to 60 d... / ...act best after a thorough purging with castor oil or similar cathartic has been resorted to. Rubus strigosus (Red Raspberry) has similar uses.1
SAPO
Soap, Hard Soap, White Castile Soap. Soap prepared from Sodium Hydroxide and Olive Oil. Description.White or whitish, hard bars, easily cut when... / ...ne taste. Soluble in water and alcohol, more readily by the aid of heat. Preparation.Linimentum Saponis, Soap Liniment (Opodeldoc), (Soap, Camphor, Oil of Rosemary, Alcohol, and water). This linim... / ...Soap is irritant to the stomach, but in small doses may be used as an antacid, and in cases of poisoning by the corrosive mineral acids.1
Soap, Hard Soap, White Castile Soap. Soap prepared from Sodium Hydroxide and Olive Oil. Description.White or whitish, hard bars, easily cut when... / ...ne taste. Soluble in water and alcohol, more readily by the aid of heat. Preparation.Linimentum Saponis, Soap Liniment (Opodeldoc), (Soap, Camphor, Oil of Rosemary, Alcohol, and water). This linim... / ...Soap is irritant to the stomach, but in small doses may be used as an antacid, and in cases of poisoning by the corrosive mineral acids.1
SAPO MOLLIS
Soft Soap, Green Soap. Made by heating Hydroxide of Potassium and Cotton Seed Oil, Water, and Alcohol. Description.A soft, yellowish-white to... / ...ut distinctive odor. Soluble in water. Dose, 5 to 30 minims, well diluted. Preparation.Linimentum Saponis Mollis, Liniment of Soft Soap (Tincture of Green Soap). (Soft Soap, Oil of Lavender, Alcohol... / ...may be administered freely in poisoning by the mineral acids, and in smaller amounts (5 to 30 minims, well diluted) in acidity of the stomach.1
Soft Soap, Green Soap. Made by heating Hydroxide of Potassium and Cotton Seed Oil, Water, and Alcohol. Description.A soft, yellowish-white to... / ...ut distinctive odor. Soluble in water. Dose, 5 to 30 minims, well diluted. Preparation.Linimentum Saponis Mollis, Liniment of Soft Soap (Tincture of Green Soap). (Soft Soap, Oil of Lavender, Alcohol... / ...may be administered freely in poisoning by the mineral acids, and in smaller amounts (5 to 30 minims, well diluted) in acidity of the stomach.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 Sapo
SOAP-TREE (Quillaja)
The bark of QUILLAJA SAPONARIA, Mol. Stimulant expectorant resembling Senega, alterative, detergent; used chiefly as an emulsifier.2
The bark of QUILLAJA SAPONARIA, Mol. Stimulant expectorant resembling Senega, alterative, detergent; used chiefly as an emulsifier.2
SOAPWORTSAPON
The root of SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS, Lin. Diaphoretic, diuretic alterative; also a stimulant expectorant and reputed emmenagoguc Much used as an alterative in Germany.2
The root of SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS, Lin. Diaphoretic, diuretic alterative; also a stimulant expectorant and reputed emmenagoguc Much used as an alterative in Germany.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.