AMARANTH — AMMONIAC — ANGELICA. 5 



and piles. Generally given in pill form combined 

 with anodynes and carminatives, also in liquid forms. 

 Given to nursing mothers it causes purging in the 

 suckling infant. Acts particularly on the lower bowel. 

 Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Powdered extract: Dose, 1-5 grains. Comp. decoction, 

 B.P. : Dose, £-2 ounces. Tincture B.P. : Dose, \-i 

 drachms. Aloin B.P. : Dose: \-i grains. 



AMARANTH. Amaranthus hypochondriasis. 



Synonym — Red Cockscomb, Love-lies-bleeding. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent. Highly recommended inmenorr- 

 hagia, diarrhoea, dysentery, and hemorrhages from the 

 bowels. The decoction is taken in wineglassful doses. 

 Externally this is used as an application in ulcerated 

 conditions of throat and mouth, as an injection in 

 leucorrhcea, and a wash for ulcers, sores, &c. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, £-1 drachm. 



AMMONIAC. Dorema Ammoniacum. 



Synonym — Gum Ammoniac. 



Part used — Gum-resin. 



Action — Stimulant, antispasmodic, expectorant. Has 

 been found especially useful in chronic affections of the 

 respiratory organs, also in cough, asthma, bronchitis, 

 catarrh, &c. 



Preparations — Powdered gum: Dose, 5-15 grains. 

 Mixture, B.P. : Dose, 4-8 drachms. 



ANGELICA. Angelica atropurpurea. 



Part used — Herb, root, and seeds. 



Action — Aromatic, stimulant, carminative, diuretic, 

 and diaphoretic. The infusion is made of 1 ounce 

 of herb to 1 pint of boiling water : Dose, a wineglassful 

 frequently. 



Preparations — Fluid extract herb : Dose, 1 drachm. 

 Fluid extract root : Dose, ^-1 drachm. 



