WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Spigelia
SPIGELIA
The dried rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Loganiaceae). Southern United States; less plentiful in nort...... coniine and nicotine), volatile oil, resin, and a bitter body. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Flui......se, 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. Action and Toxicology.Â...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Loganiaceae). Southern United States; less plentiful in nort...... coniine and nicotine), volatile oil, resin, and a bitter body. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Spigelia. Dose, 5 to 60 drops (full dose as anthelmintic). 2. Fluidextractum Spigelia et Senna, Flui......se, 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. Action and Toxicology.Â...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Spigelia
PINK-ROOT (Splgella)
The root of SPIGELIA MARILANDICA, Lin. .An .eflicient anthelmintic, producing toxic symptoms resembling those of belladonna if given in excessive doses. It should be combined .with a cathartic or followed by an efficient saline purge.2
The root of SPIGELIA MARILANDICA, Lin. .An .eflicient anthelmintic, producing toxic symptoms resembling those of belladonna if given in excessive doses. It should be combined .with a cathartic or followed by an efficient saline purge.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.