WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Sarsaparilla
ARALIA HISPIDA
The bark of the root of Aralia hispida, Linné (Nat. Ord. Araliaceae). A perennial undershrub of the eastern... / ...ion of the United States. Dose, 1 to 30 grains. Common Names: Dwarf Elder, Wild Elder, Bristle-stem Sarsaparilla. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Aralia. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Decoctum Aralia, D...1
The bark of the root of Aralia hispida, Linné (Nat. Ord. Araliaceae). A perennial undershrub of the eastern... / ...ion of the United States. Dose, 1 to 30 grains. Common Names: Dwarf Elder, Wild Elder, Bristle-stem Sarsaparilla. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Aralia. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Decoctum Aralia, D...1
SARSAPARILLASMAR
...er filius (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Tropical America, Mexico to Brazil. Dose, 30 grains. Common Names: Sarsaparilla; (1) Mexican Sarsaparilla; (2) Honduras Sarsaparilla; (3) Jamaica Sarsaparilla. Princip......g saponin; resin and a volatile oil; and calcium oxalate, etc. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Sarsaparilla. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract......aparilla. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract of Sarsaparilla (contains Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Sassafras, Mezereum). Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 3. Syrup...1
...er filius (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Tropical America, Mexico to Brazil. Dose, 30 grains. Common Names: Sarsaparilla; (1) Mexican Sarsaparilla; (2) Honduras Sarsaparilla; (3) Jamaica Sarsaparilla. Princip......g saponin; resin and a volatile oil; and calcium oxalate, etc. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Sarsaparilla. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract......aparilla. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae Compositum, Compound Fluidextract of Sarsaparilla (contains Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Sassafras, Mezereum). Dose, 10 to 60 minims. 3. Syrup...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Sarsaparilla
AMERICAN SARSAPARILLA
The root of ARALIA NUDICAULIs, Lin. Aromatic, alterative, in hot infusion diaphoretic.2
The root of ARALIA NUDICAULIs, Lin. Aromatic, alterative, in hot infusion diaphoretic.2
BAMBOO BRlER
The-root of SMILAX PSEUDO-CHINA, Lin. Has the properties of the ofdcial Sarsaparilla. i. e. tonic and alterative.2
The-root of SMILAX PSEUDO-CHINA, Lin. Has the properties of the ofdcial Sarsaparilla. i. e. tonic and alterative.2
BAMBOO BRIER COMPOUND
A combination of vegetable alteratives widely used in the treat ment of syphilitic affections, and havim; the high endorsement of Dr. J. Marion Sims. It consists of; Smilax Sarsaparilla, 4 parts; Stil lingia sylvatica, 4 parts; Lappa minor, 4 parts; Phytolacca decandra, 4 parts; Xanthoxylum Carolinianum, 1 part.2
A combination of vegetable alteratives widely used in the treat ment of syphilitic affections, and havim; the high endorsement of Dr. J. Marion Sims. It consists of; Smilax Sarsaparilla, 4 parts; Stil lingia sylvatica, 4 parts; Lappa minor, 4 parts; Phytolacca decandra, 4 parts; Xanthoxylum Carolinianum, 1 part.2
BURDOCK (Lappa)ARCTI
The root. also the seeds of ARCTIUM LAPPA. Lin. Tonic. altera tive, aperient, diuretic. Used like Sarsaparilla in cutaneous, stru mous and syphilitic affections.2
The root. also the seeds of ARCTIUM LAPPA. Lin. Tonic. altera tive, aperient, diuretic. Used like Sarsaparilla in cutaneous, stru mous and syphilitic affections.2
SARSAPARILLASMAR
The root of SMILAX OFFICINALIS, Kunth. SMILAX MEDICA. Schlecht. and other species of SMILAX. Alterative; prescribed in con stitutional diseases such as syphilis, usually in conjunction with potassium iodide and other alteratives.2
The root of SMILAX OFFICINALIS, Kunth. SMILAX MEDICA. Schlecht. and other species of SMILAX. Alterative; prescribed in con stitutional diseases such as syphilis, usually in conjunction with potassium iodide and other alteratives.2
YELLOW PARILLA (Menispermum)
The rhizome and roots of MENISPERMUM CANADENSIS, Lin. Tonic. alterative. laxative, diuretic. Used in the same manner as Sarsaparilla, q. v.2
The rhizome and roots of MENISPERMUM CANADENSIS, Lin. Tonic. alterative. laxative, diuretic. Used in the same manner as Sarsaparilla, 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.