CASSIA FISTULA. 
nitric nor sulphuric acids; but chlorine throws down a yellow- 
colored precipitate, which is insoluble in ether. Hence there is 
reason for concluding with Vanque.in, that this pulp contains 
sugar, gelatin gluten, mucus, a small portion of resin, etxractive, 
and some coloring matter. 
Cassia pulp is a gentle laxative, and well adapted for children 
and very delicate females. In small doses it is mild and agree- 
able, and in larger ones purgative, but from the quantity required 
to produce this latter effect, it is apt to occasion nausea, flatu- 
lence, and griping. To assist its operation and prevent the 
griping, it is usually conjoined with some neutral salt and an 
aromatic. It does not appear to possess any advantage over the 
pulp of prunes, and is not as agreeable. It is, however, seldom 
used in this country, and as seldom in England. 
The root also contains a bitter principle, and has been em- 
ployed as a substitute for Peruvian bark. It contains a peculiar 
principle, which has been examined by Caventon, who regards it 
as a powerful diuretic. It forms soluble combinations with the 
mineral acids. The leaves and the flowers are also purgative. 
Their employment is indicated when in the course of a phleg- 
masia it is necessary to keep the bowels open, but their adminis- 
tration is contra-indicated in cases of hypochondria and in atonic 
affections. 
Conrectio Casstm Fistrutm, Confection of Cassia. Take of 
fresh cassia pulp half a pound, manna two ounces, tamarind pulp 
an ounce, syrup of roses half a pound. Bruise the manna, then 
dissolve it in the syrup by the heat of a water bath, and having 
mixed in the pulp, evaporate down to a proper consistence. 
Evectuarium Casst® Fisrunz. LElectuary of Cassia, Take 
of cassia pulp four parts, tamarind pulp, manna, of each one 
part, syrup of damask roses four parts. Bruise the manna in a 
mortar, and dissolve it in the syrup by means of a gentle heat, 
then add the pulps, and by a continued heat reduce the mixture 
to a proper consistence. 
_ Or another. Take of freshly extracted cassia pulp half a 
pound, manna two ounces, tamarind pulp an ounce, syrup of 
orange half a pound. Bruise the manna, then dissolve it in the 
- syrup by means of a moderate heat and add the pulp; lastly, 
eraperee slowly the mixture to a proper consistence. 
_ This electuary is gently purgative, and is used to relieve 
: Sidiseal, costiveness, as a purge for children, and as a vehicle for 
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