WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Scoparius
SCOPARIUS
The tops of Cytisus Scoparius (Linné), Link (Nat. Ord. Leguminoseae). Europe and the United States. Cultivated. Dose, ......rin, a diuretic and purgative yellow coloring body. Preparations.1. Infusum Scoparii, Infusion of Scoparius. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidounces. 2. Decoctum Scoparii, Decoction of Scoparius (1/2 ounce to Wate......ined, but is believed to be both diuretic and purgative. Some believe it to be the real diuretic in scoparius.1
The tops of Cytisus Scoparius (Linné), Link (Nat. Ord. Leguminoseae). Europe and the United States. Cultivated. Dose, ......rin, a diuretic and purgative yellow coloring body. Preparations.1. Infusum Scoparii, Infusion of Scoparius. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidounces. 2. Decoctum Scoparii, Decoction of Scoparius (1/2 ounce to Wate......ined, but is believed to be both diuretic and purgative. Some believe it to be the real diuretic in scoparius.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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Scoparius
SPARTEINE
Alkaloid obtained from CYTISUS SCOPARIUS, (L.) Link., (Broom. u. v.). Diuretic and cardiac stimulant. Used in the same way as Digitalis, or combined therewith; locally applied in erysipelas. Dose of the sulphate, 0.015 to 0.06 Grm. (1/4 to 1 gr.).2
Alkaloid obtained from CYTISUS SCOPARIUS, (L.) Link., (Broom. u. v.). Diuretic and cardiac stimulant. Used in the same way as Digitalis, or combined therewith; locally applied in erysipelas. Dose of the sulphate, 0.015 to 0.06 Grm. (1/4 to 1 gr.).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.