Rhubarb
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Physician's Materia Medica on Rhubarb
MAGNESIUM
The salts of MAGNEsIUM have a pronounced cathartic action which gives them their distinguishing character. a. Magnesia. Calcined. Antacid, laxative, anti-lithic. Much used for relief of acidity of the stomach. its laxative property giving it preference over other antacids. Often combined with Rhubarb. Dose, 0.3 to 2.0 Grm. (5 to 30 grs.). b. Magnesium Acetate. Less disagreeable in taste than the sulphate. Dose, 2 to 8 Grm. (30 to 120 grs.) and upwards. c. Magnesium Carbonate. Antacid. laxative, 1
The salts of MAGNEsIUM have a pronounced cathartic action which gives them their distinguishing character. a. Magnesia. Calcined. Antacid, laxative, anti-lithic. Much used for relief of acidity of the stomach. its laxative property giving it preference over other antacids. Often combined with Rhubarb. Dose, 0.3 to 2.0 Grm. (5 to 30 grs.). b. Magnesium Acetate. Less disagreeable in taste than the sulphate. Dose, 2 to 8 Grm. (30 to 120 grs.) and upwards. c. Magnesium Carbonate. Antacid. laxative, 1
NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL (Compound Syrup of Rhubarb and Potassa. N. F.)
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.1
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.1
RHUBARBRHEUM
The root of RHEUM OFFICINALE, Baill. Combines astringent with cathartic properties; stomachic. intestinal antiseptic, chole gogue. May be used in chronic constipation, but is better suited to cases wherea single catharsis is indicated. Often used in small doses as a stomachic having also tonic and laxative properties. Dose as stomachic, 0.12 to 0.30 Grm. (2 to 5 grs.); as laxative, 0.6 to l.0 Grm. (10 to 15 grs.); as cathartic, 1.3 to 2.0 Grm. (20 to 30 grs.).1
The root of RHEUM OFFICINALE, Baill. Combines astringent with cathartic properties; stomachic. intestinal antiseptic, chole gogue. May be used in chronic constipation, but is better suited to cases wherea single catharsis is indicated. Often used in small doses as a stomachic having also tonic and laxative properties. Dose as stomachic, 0.12 to 0.30 Grm. (2 to 5 grs.); as laxative, 0.6 to l.0 Grm. (10 to 15 grs.); as cathartic, 1.3 to 2.0 Grm. (20 to 30 grs.).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
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
YELLOW DOCK (Rumex)
The root of RUMEX CRISPUS. Lin. Laxative and astringent (like Rhubarb), tonic, alterative, hepatic stimulant; used in cutaneous diseases, scrofula and kindred dyscrasias.1
The root of RUMEX CRISPUS. Lin. Laxative and astringent (like Rhubarb), tonic, alterative, hepatic stimulant; used in cutaneous diseases, scrofula and kindred dyscrasias.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.