WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Senna
CALUMBA (Jateorhiza palmata)JAPA2
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ...he appetite and digestion. When desired calumba may be combined with magnesia, bicarbonate of soda, senna, ginger, and aromatics, to meet special indications, particularly when flatulence and constipa... / ...local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the blood is improved, hence its value in anemia during convalescence.1
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ...he appetite and digestion. When desired calumba may be combined with magnesia, bicarbonate of soda, senna, ginger, and aromatics, to meet special indications, particularly when flatulence and constipa... / ...local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the blood is improved, hence its value in anemia during convalescence.1
CASSIA MARILANDICA
...oseae). An American perennial herb of the eastern half of the United States. Common Names: American Senna, Wild Senna. Principal Constituent.A body resembling cathartin, and thought to contain chrys......ain chrysophan. Preparation.Infusum Cassiae Marilandica Compositum. Compound Infusion of American Senna (Leaves, 1 ounce; Coriander Seeds, 1 drachm; Boiling Water, 16 ounces. Dose, 4 to 5 fluidounce...... to 5 fluidounces. Action and Therapy.An excellent cathartic that may be used as a substitute for senna.1
...oseae). An American perennial herb of the eastern half of the United States. Common Names: American Senna, Wild Senna. Principal Constituent.A body resembling cathartin, and thought to contain chrys......ain chrysophan. Preparation.Infusum Cassiae Marilandica Compositum. Compound Infusion of American Senna (Leaves, 1 ounce; Coriander Seeds, 1 drachm; Boiling Water, 16 ounces. Dose, 4 to 5 fluidounce...... to 5 fluidounces. Action and Therapy.An excellent cathartic that may be used as a substitute for senna.1
FICUS
The fleshy receptacle of Ficus Carica, Linné bearing fruit on its inner surface. (Nat. Ord. Moraceae.) Persia and Asia Minor; cultivated in all... / ... is prepared by pounding together in a mortar equal quantities of figs, dates, raisins, prunes, and senna leaves. This is wrapped in tinfoil, and sliced off and eaten according to the requirements of ...1
The fleshy receptacle of Ficus Carica, Linné bearing fruit on its inner surface. (Nat. Ord. Moraceae.) Persia and Asia Minor; cultivated in all... / ... is prepared by pounding together in a mortar equal quantities of figs, dates, raisins, prunes, and senna leaves. This is wrapped in tinfoil, and sliced off and eaten according to the requirements of ...1
GLYCYRRHIZA
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et Herder (Russian Licorice), (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae).... / ...r less masked by the fluidextract. Licorice root is an ingredient of Compound Licorice Powder. (See Senna).1
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et Herder (Russian Licorice), (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae).... / ...r less masked by the fluidextract. Licorice root is an ingredient of Compound Licorice Powder. (See Senna).1
JALAPA (Ipomea jalapa)
The dried tuberous root of Ipomoea jalapa, Nuttall; (Ipomoea purga, Hayne; Exogonium jalapa, Baillon; Exogonium purga, Bentham). Nat.... / ... Pulvis Jalapae Compositus (Eclectic), Compound Powder of jalap (Eclectic), or Antibilious Physic. (Senna, 2 ounces; Jalap, 1 ounce; Cloves or Ginger, 1 drachm.) Dose, 60 grains (in hot water allowed ... / ...that modification of the compound powder as advised by Locke are desirable forms in which to use jalap. Jalap alone purges in about 3 to 4 hours.1
The dried tuberous root of Ipomoea jalapa, Nuttall; (Ipomoea purga, Hayne; Exogonium jalapa, Baillon; Exogonium purga, Bentham). Nat.... / ... Pulvis Jalapae Compositus (Eclectic), Compound Powder of jalap (Eclectic), or Antibilious Physic. (Senna, 2 ounces; Jalap, 1 ounce; Cloves or Ginger, 1 drachm.) Dose, 60 grains (in hot water allowed ... / ...that modification of the compound powder as advised by Locke are desirable forms in which to use jalap. Jalap alone purges in about 3 to 4 hours.1
SARSAPARILLASMAR
The dried root of (1) Smilax medica, Chamisso and Schlechtendal; or (2) Smilax officinalis, Kunth, or an undetermined species; or (3) Smilax... / ...illae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla (contains Fluidextracts of Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Senna, Oil of Sassafras, Oil of Anise, and Methyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Sugar, and Water). Dose, 2 to...1
The dried root of (1) Smilax medica, Chamisso and Schlechtendal; or (2) Smilax officinalis, Kunth, or an undetermined species; or (3) Smilax... / ...illae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla (contains Fluidextracts of Sarsaparilla, Licorice, Senna, Oil of Sassafras, Oil of Anise, and Methyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Sugar, and Water). Dose, 2 to...1
SENNASENNA
... central Africa; (2) cultivated from eastern Africa to India. Dose, 60 to 120 grains. Common Names: Senna, (1) Alexandria Senna, (2) India or Tinnivelly Senna. Principal Constituents.An amorphous, w......rated glucosidecathartinic acid (which may be split into cathartogenic acid and glucose), emodin, sennacrol and sennapicrin (water-insoluble glucosides), and chrysophanic acid. Preparations.1. Spe......ennapicrin (water-insoluble glucosides), and chrysophanic acid. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Senna. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Infusum Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught)....1
... central Africa; (2) cultivated from eastern Africa to India. Dose, 60 to 120 grains. Common Names: Senna, (1) Alexandria Senna, (2) India or Tinnivelly Senna. Principal Constituents.An amorphous, w......rated glucosidecathartinic acid (which may be split into cathartogenic acid and glucose), emodin, sennacrol and sennapicrin (water-insoluble glucosides), and chrysophanic acid. Preparations.1. Spe......ennapicrin (water-insoluble glucosides), and chrysophanic acid. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Senna. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Infusum Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught)....1
SPIGELIA
...c Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Fluidextract of Spigelia and Senna. Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Specific Indication.Lumbricoids. ......imizes the danger of unpleasant symptoms, therefore it is usually administered with a cathartic, as senna. Therapy.Pink root is an active and very certain vermifuge, removing the round or lumbricoid......ne in equivalent dosage may be given twice a day, together with or followed by an active purgative. Senna is usually preferred. Ellingwood advises Rx Fluidextract of Spigelia, 2 fluidrachms; Santonin ...1
...c Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Fluidextract of Spigelia and Senna. Dose, 30 to 60 drops. Specific Indication.Lumbricoids. ......imizes the danger of unpleasant symptoms, therefore it is usually administered with a cathartic, as senna. Therapy.Pink root is an active and very certain vermifuge, removing the round or lumbricoid......ne in equivalent dosage may be given twice a day, together with or followed by an active purgative. Senna is usually preferred. Ellingwood advises Rx Fluidextract of Spigelia, 2 fluidrachms; Santonin ...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 Senna
SENNASENNA
The leaves of CASSIA ACUTIFOLIA, Delile and C. ANGUSIFOLIA, Vahl. Laxative, particularly increasing peristalsis, and so apt to cause griping unless combined with a carminative. One of the best remedies we have for chronic constipation.2
The leaves of CASSIA ACUTIFOLIA, Delile and C. ANGUSIFOLIA, Vahl. Laxative, particularly increasing peristalsis, and so apt to cause griping unless combined with a carminative. One of the best remedies we have for chronic constipation.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 Senna
CONSTIPATION
Medicate no more than is necessary. Prescribe regular open air exercise, regularity in going to... / ... prescribe general tonics. The laxatives best suited for habitual use are; 1, glycerin sup positories, when there is simply inertia of the rectum; 2, senna (particularly a cold infusion, or the oflicial compound liquorice pow der) or cascara sagrada (fluid extract aromatic or jellules); 3, com binat...2
Medicate no more than is necessary. Prescribe regular open air exercise, regularity in going to... / ... prescribe general tonics. The laxatives best suited for habitual use are; 1, glycerin sup positories, when there is simply inertia of the rectum; 2, senna (particularly a cold infusion, or the oflicial compound liquorice pow der) or cascara sagrada (fluid extract aromatic or jellules); 3, com binat...2
WORMS (See also Tapeworm)
For ascarides the best remedies are; Pink-root (especially Fluid Extract Pink-root and Senna), santonin (gencrally combined with calomel and given in lozenges-' and oil of wormseed. For pin worms santonin is often prescribed, but is less eflicient than infusion of quassia (10 per cent) given by injection.2
For ascarides the best remedies are; Pink-root (especially Fluid Extract Pink-root and Senna), santonin (gencrally combined with calomel and given in lozenges-' and oil of wormseed. For pin worms santonin is often prescribed, but is less eflicient than infusion of quassia (10 per cent) given by injection.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.