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Physician's Materia Medica on Cubeb

CUBEBPICU
   The uuripe fruit of PIPER CUBEBA, Lin. fil. Stimulating diuretic and expectorant, aromatic, antiseptic. Useful in catarrhal inflam mation of mucous membranes, particularly of the air passages and of the genito-urinary tract.1

MATICO
   The leaves of PIPER ANGUSTIFOLIUM. Ruiz. & Pav. Styptic, hemostatic. aromatic, stimulant. like cubeb acting especially on the urinary tract.1

WARBURG TINCTURE
   A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci1


References

1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.