WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Strophanthus
ADONIS VERNALIS
The whole plant of Adonis vernalis, Linné. (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Southern Europe, Siberia, and Labrador. Dose, 1/2 to 3 grains. Common Name:... / ...sels. Therapy.On account of its quicker action Adonis has been preferred by some to digitalis and strophanthus in the same class of heart affections to which these are applicable, or in which for so... / ...in epilepsy, administering it with bromide of potassium. It should not be given when there is gastro-intestinal irritation or inflammation. 1
The whole plant of Adonis vernalis, Linné. (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Southern Europe, Siberia, and Labrador. Dose, 1/2 to 3 grains. Common Name:... / ...sels. Therapy.On account of its quicker action Adonis has been preferred by some to digitalis and strophanthus in the same class of heart affections to which these are applicable, or in which for so... / ...in epilepsy, administering it with bromide of potassium. It should not be given when there is gastro-intestinal irritation or inflammation. 1
STROPHANTHUSSTROP4
The dried ripe seeds of Strophanthus Kombé, Oliver, or of Strophanthus hispidus, DeCandolle, deprived of their long awns (N......), kombic acid, inert alkaloid ineine and tanginin. Preparation.Tinctura Strophanthi, Tincture of Strophanthus. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. Derivative.Strophanthinum, Strophanthin. Commercial strophanth......ncy; rapid pulse, with low blood pressure; cardiac pain, with dyspnea. Action.Externally applied, strophanthus preparations appear to exert no special effects unless mixed with hydrous wool fat, whe...1
The dried ripe seeds of Strophanthus Kombé, Oliver, or of Strophanthus hispidus, DeCandolle, deprived of their long awns (N......), kombic acid, inert alkaloid ineine and tanginin. Preparation.Tinctura Strophanthi, Tincture of Strophanthus. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. Derivative.Strophanthinum, Strophanthin. Commercial strophanth......ncy; rapid pulse, with low blood pressure; cardiac pain, with dyspnea. Action.Externally applied, strophanthus preparations appear to exert no special effects unless mixed with hydrous wool fat, whe...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 Strophanthus
STROPHANTHUSSTROP4
The seeds of STROPAHNTHUS KOMBE, Oliver. A powerful cardiactonic resembling Digitalis and having the same range of uses. It is said to be apt to cause diarrhea. Active principle Strophanthin. Dose of the seeds, 0.003 to 0.03 Grmi (1-20 to 1/2 gr.); of Strophauthin, 0.0002 to 0.001 Grm. (1-300 to 1-60 gr.).2
The seeds of STROPAHNTHUS KOMBE, Oliver. A powerful cardiactonic resembling Digitalis and having the same range of uses. It is said to be apt to cause diarrhea. Active principle Strophanthin. Dose of the seeds, 0.003 to 0.03 Grmi (1-20 to 1/2 gr.); of Strophauthin, 0.0002 to 0.001 Grm. (1-300 to 1-60 gr.).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 Strophanthus
GOITRE
In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.2
In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.2
HEART DISEASE
In organic diseases... / ...of the heart. remedies must be adapted to symptoms presented. Digitalis and similar agents are to be used when increase of blood pressure is desired; strophanthus when increas ed pressure will do harm, while yet an arterial stimulant is needed; nitroglycerin to diminish arterial tension, aconite whe... / ...nux vomica and iron. In cardiac failure, use diffusible stimulants, ammonia, ether and alcohol.2
In organic diseases... / ...of the heart. remedies must be adapted to symptoms presented. Digitalis and similar agents are to be used when increase of blood pressure is desired; strophanthus when increas ed pressure will do harm, while yet an arterial stimulant is needed; nitroglycerin to diminish arterial tension, aconite whe... / ...nux vomica and iron. In cardiac failure, use diffusible stimulants, ammonia, ether and alcohol.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.