WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Senega
ACACIAACACI
The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other... / The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Af......cia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa (Kordofan, chiefly), and Western Africa north of river Senegal. Common Names: Acacia; Gum Arabic. Principal Constituents.Arabin (C12 H22 O11Arabic acid... / ...at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 1
The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other... / The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Af......cia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa (Kordofan, chiefly), and Western Africa north of river Senegal. Common Names: Acacia; Gum Arabic. Principal Constituents.Arabin (C12 H22 O11Arabic acid... / ...at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 1
GLYCYRRHIZA
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et... / ...o irritated bronchial surfaces. The bitterness of cascara, quinine, aloes, quassia, the acridity of senega, guaiac, and the taste of ammonium chloride and sodium salicylate are more or less masked by ...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et... / ...o irritated bronchial surfaces. The bitterness of cascara, quinine, aloes, quassia, the acridity of senega, guaiac, and the taste of ammonium chloride and sodium salicylate are more or less masked by ...1
MYRRHA (Commiphora spp.)
The gum-resin obtained from one or more varieties of Commiphora (Nat. Ord. Burseraceae). Region of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, Africa, and... / ...ng: Rx Compound Tincture of Myrrh and Capsicum, 2 fluidrachms each; Syrup of Wild Cherry, Syrup of Senega, 2 fluidounces each. Mix. Sig.: One teaspoonful every three hours. This acts kindly upon the ... / ...Ferri Composita) for the amenorrhea of chlorosis and other forms of anemia; and of the Compound Pills of Rhubarb (Pilulae Rhei Compositae).1
The gum-resin obtained from one or more varieties of Commiphora (Nat. Ord. Burseraceae). Region of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, Africa, and... / ...ng: Rx Compound Tincture of Myrrh and Capsicum, 2 fluidrachms each; Syrup of Wild Cherry, Syrup of Senega, 2 fluidounces each. Mix. Sig.: One teaspoonful every three hours. This acts kindly upon the ... / ...Ferri Composita) for the amenorrhea of chlorosis and other forms of anemia; and of the Compound Pills of Rhubarb (Pilulae Rhei Compositae).1
SCILLASCILL
The inner, fleshy scales of the bulb of the white variety of Urginea maritima (Linné), Baker (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae), cut into fragments and... / ...us Scillae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Squill (Hive Syrup). (Contains Fluidextracts of Squill and Senega, and Antimony and Potassium Tartrate.) Dose, 5 to 40 minims. 5. Tinctura Scillae, Tincture of... / ...normal equilibrium in the bronchial mucosa. When fever is absent and the sputum scanty and tenacious, the following is useful: Rx Syr. Sci1
The inner, fleshy scales of the bulb of the white variety of Urginea maritima (Linné), Baker (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae), cut into fragments and... / ...us Scillae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Squill (Hive Syrup). (Contains Fluidextracts of Squill and Senega, and Antimony and Potassium Tartrate.) Dose, 5 to 40 minims. 5. Tinctura Scillae, Tincture of... / ...normal equilibrium in the bronchial mucosa. When fever is absent and the sputum scanty and tenacious, the following is useful: Rx Syr. Sci1
SENEGA
The root of Polygala Senega, Linné (Nat. Ord. Polygalaceae). Indigenous to the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Comm......nné (Nat. Ord. Polygalaceae). Indigenous to the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common Names: Senega, Senega Snakeroot, Seneka Root, Seneca Snakeroot. Principal Constituent.-Saponin (Senegin). P......a Root, Seneca Snakeroot. Principal Constituent.-Saponin (Senegin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Senega. Dose, 1 to 20 drops. Specific Indications.Relaxed respiratory mucosa and skin, with deep, ...1
The root of Polygala Senega, Linné (Nat. Ord. Polygalaceae). Indigenous to the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Comm......nné (Nat. Ord. Polygalaceae). Indigenous to the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common Names: Senega, Senega Snakeroot, Seneka Root, Seneca Snakeroot. Principal Constituent.-Saponin (Senegin). P......a Root, Seneca Snakeroot. Principal Constituent.-Saponin (Senegin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Senega. Dose, 1 to 20 drops. Specific Indications.Relaxed respiratory mucosa and skin, with deep, ...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 Senega
SENEGA
The root of POLYGALA SENEGA, Lin. Stimulant expectorant, diuretic, emmenagogue; in large doses emetic and cathartic. A valuable remedy in typhoid pneumonia, in chronic bronchitis with profuse expectoration and in the secondarv stages of spasmodic croup; used also in amenorrhea.2
The root of POLYGALA SENEGA, Lin. Stimulant expectorant, diuretic, emmenagogue; in large doses emetic and cathartic. A valuable remedy in typhoid pneumonia, in chronic bronchitis with profuse expectoration and in the secondarv stages of spasmodic croup; used also in amenorrhea.2
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
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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Senega
BRONCHITIS
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the... / ... of steam or of moisture-laden air. Later adapt remedies to condition of patient. As expectorants use ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, lobelia, senega, etc., combining these with henbane, heroine or codeine to allay excessive cough. As case progresses, use terpin hydrate or terebene, oil oi sa...2
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the... / ... of steam or of moisture-laden air. Later adapt remedies to condition of patient. As expectorants use ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, lobelia, senega, etc., combining these with henbane, heroine or codeine to allay excessive cough. As case progresses, use terpin hydrate or terebene, oil oi sa...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.