WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Zea
AMYLUM
The fecula or starch of the seed of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). (Formula: C6 H10 05). Common Name: Corn Starch. Description.Irregular, angular, white masses, or a... / The fecula or starch of the seed of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). (Formula: C6 H10 05). Common Name: Corn Starch. Description.... / ...The antidote for iodine poisoning. Diluted starch paste may be used as a lenitive after other forms of irritant poisoning, and as a mucilage for the administration of medicines. 1
The fecula or starch of the seed of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). (Formula: C6 H10 05). Common Name: Corn Starch. Description.Irregular, angular, white masses, or a... / The fecula or starch of the seed of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). (Formula: C6 H10 05). Common Name: Corn Starch. Description.... / ...The antidote for iodine poisoning. Diluted starch paste may be used as a lenitive after other forms of irritant poisoning, and as a mucilage for the administration of medicines. 1
USTILAGO
A parasitic fungus, Ustilago segetum Bull (Ustilago Maydis), developed on the fruit of Zea Mays, Linné, or Indian Corn (Nat. Ord. Fungi-Ustilagineae).... / A parasitic fungus, Ustilago segetum Bull (Ustilago Maydis), developed on the fruit of Zea Mays, Linné, or Indian Corn (Nat. Ord. Fungi-Ustilagineae). Dose, 1 to 20 grains. Common Names:... / ...weak and flabby enlarged uterus, and full toneless perineal and vaginal tissues. It is little used, but undoubtedly could be restudied with advantage.1
A parasitic fungus, Ustilago segetum Bull (Ustilago Maydis), developed on the fruit of Zea Mays, Linné, or Indian Corn (Nat. Ord. Fungi-Ustilagineae).... / A parasitic fungus, Ustilago segetum Bull (Ustilago Maydis), developed on the fruit of Zea Mays, Linné, or Indian Corn (Nat. Ord. Fungi-Ustilagineae). Dose, 1 to 20 grains. Common Names:... / ...weak and flabby enlarged uterus, and full toneless perineal and vaginal tissues. It is little used, but undoubtedly could be restudied with advantage.1
ZEA
The styles and stigmas of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). The common Indian corn of America. Common Name: Corn Silk (S......tigmata Maydis). Principal Constituents.Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.1. Infusum Zea, Infusion of Corn Silk. (Silk, 2 ounces; Boiling Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, Ad libitum. 2. Sp...... Ad libitum. 2. Specific Medicine Stigmata Maydis. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.Zea (Stigmata Maydis) is diuretic, slightly anodyne, and is said to exert a stimulant effect upon th...1
The styles and stigmas of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). The common Indian corn of America. Common Name: Corn Silk (S......tigmata Maydis). Principal Constituents.Volatile oil and maizenic acid. Preparations.1. Infusum Zea, Infusion of Corn Silk. (Silk, 2 ounces; Boiling Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, Ad libitum. 2. Sp...... Ad libitum. 2. Specific Medicine Stigmata Maydis. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.Zea (Stigmata Maydis) is diuretic, slightly anodyne, and is said to exert a stimulant effect upon th...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 Zea
CORN SILK
The styles and stigmas of ZEA MAYs, Lin. A lenitive diuretic. A valuable remedy in all sub-acute or chronic inflammations of the urinary tract, in gonorrhea, cystitis and wherever a non-irritant diuretic is indicated.2
The styles and stigmas of ZEA MAYs, Lin. A lenitive diuretic. A valuable remedy in all sub-acute or chronic inflammations of the urinary tract, in gonorrhea, cystitis and wherever a non-irritant diuretic is indicated.2
USTILAGO (Corn Ergot)
The fungus, UsrmaGo Mnvp!s, Corda (Corn smut), parasitic on the fruit of Zea Mays, Lin. Oxytocic, resembling Ergot.2
The fungus, UsrmaGo Mnvp!s, Corda (Corn smut), parasitic on the fruit of Zea Mays, Lin. Oxytocic, resembling Ergot.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.