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HOANG-NAN. pete 
The bark of Sirychnos malaccensis (Bentham). 
Contains the alkaloids brucine and strychnine. 
For properties and uses, see Nux Vomica. 
STANDARDIZED PRopUCT: 
Fluid Hoang-Nan (concentrated Gactate) standard, 
1% alkaloids. Dose, 3 to 10 mins. 
Note.—The therapeutic effects of Hoang-Nan are very 
similar to those of nux vomica. Specific virtues have been 
claimed for it in the treatment of leprosy and other chronic — 
skin diseases, but it is likely that the gocd results observed. 
were due, rather, to its ‘influence in promoting general oe 
nutrition. ‘“The drug has a wide range of applicability | , eee 
a roborant—in exhaustion of the muscles. and torpor of the 
glandular organs; it sharpens the wits and renders the body 
more active and disposed to work, This stimulant a ion 
is not followed by an enfeebling reaction; the dose may 
repeated daily for years: without i mpairr net 
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