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STROPHANTHUS. 
The ripe seeds of Strophanthus Kombe (Oliver). 
Contains a crystalline glucoside—strophanthin. 
Cardiac stimulant; diuretic. 
_ Of service in the various affections of the heart in which 
digitalis is commonly given. It is reputed to be more 
decided in its action and free from cumulative effects; also 
that it produces less constriction of the blood-vessels and is 
therefore preferable when arterial tension is high. 
STANDARDIZED PRODUCTS: 
Strophanthone. A refined preparation of Strophan- 
thus, of definite and uniform activity—tested phy- 
siologically—which may be administered either 
orally or hypodermatically. Dose, 15 minims; 
hypodermatic dose, 8 minims. 
Tincture Strophanthus (U. S. P.); tested physiologi- 
cally. Average dose, 600 heart tonic units* (8 
- mins.). 
Tincture Surichaahise (U.S. -P: 1890); tested 
_ physiologically. Average dose, 600 heart tonic 
 units* (15 mins.). : 
ral Strophanthus, 1-20 gr, 
_ Tablet Triturates Shee tincture, a 2 and 5 
