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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Spikenard

ARALIA RACEMOSA
   ...ound in rich woodlands and rocky situations in the eastern half of the United States. Common Names: Spikenard, American Spikenard, Spignet, Pettymorrel. Principal Constituents.—Resin and a trace of a......cipal Constituents.—Resin and a trace of an aromatic volatile oil. Preparation.—Specific Medicine Spikenard. Dose, 5 to 40 drops in syrup or water. Specific Indications.—Irritative cough of debilit...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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Spikenard

SPIKENARDARALI
   The rhizome of ARALIA RACEMOSA, Lin. Stimulant diaphoretic. alterative. Used in chronic rheumatism, scrofula and syphilis.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.