14 BENZOIN — BETH ROOT. 



affections of kidney and bladder. The Indian natives 

 steep a leaf or two in water and drink the resulting 

 mucilage freely. Externally they also apply this in 

 ophthalmic and cutaneous complaints. The seeds 

 contain an oil which is used in the same manner as 

 Olive Oil and has a laxative effect. Given internally 

 this oil is said to promote menstruation. 



BENZOIN. Styrax Benzoin. 



Synonym — Gum Benzoin, Gum Benjamin, Siam 

 Benzoin, Sumatra Benzoin. 



Part used — Resin. 



Action — Stimulating, expectorant. Used as a part of 

 Friars Balsam in coughs, bronchitis, and externally 

 applied to wounds, sores, &c. Produces Benzoic Acid 

 and thus enters into the preparation of Paregoric. 



Preparations — Benzoidacid B.P. : Dose, 5-15 grains. 

 Compound tincture benzoin B.P. : Dose, £-1 drachm. 

 Compound tincture camphor B.P. (Paregoric) : Dose, 

 £-1 drachm. 



BETH ROOT. Trillium pendulum and erectum. 



Synonym — Birthroot, Lamb's Quarter. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Astringent, pectoral, alterative, and tonic. 

 Will be found of use in all cases of internal bleeding, 

 profuse menstruation, and pulmonary complaints. In 

 female disorders it is especially valuable both as a 

 medicine and as an enema. It acts as a general astrin- 

 gent to the uterine organs and should be used in fluor 

 albus, menorrhagia, &c. The infusion, made by pouring 

 1 pint of boiling water on a tablespoonful of powder, 

 should be drunk freely in most cases when it is required 

 as an astringent, in doses of a wineglassful or more. 

 In coughs, &c, 10-20 grains of powdered root may be 

 taken in a little water three times a day. A good 

 antiseptic poultice may be made of equal parts of 



