32 CASCARA SAGRADA — CASCARILLA. 



and it has been clinically experimented upon with 

 success in syphilitic skin affections. It seems to have a 

 sedative effect upon the nervous system, and Dr. Lyman 

 Watkins has used it in epilepsy at the Eclectic Medical 

 Institute, Cincinnati. 



The dose is from 15-60 grains. 



CASCARA SAG RAD A. Rhamnus Purshiana. 



Synonym — Sacred Bark. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Laxative, tonic. Largely used for habitual 

 constipation, dyspepsia, and digestive complaints, also 

 in the treatment of piles. For chronic constipation a 

 first dose of half or 1 teaspoonful at bedtime should 

 be taken, followed by doses of 5-10 drops before each 

 meal. 



Preparations — Fluid extract, B.P. : Dose, 5 drops 

 to 1 drachm. Fluid extract, U.S. P. : Dose, 15 drops. 

 Fluid extract, tasteless: Dose, J-i drachm. Fluid extract, 

 aromatic, U.S. P. : Dose, 15 drops. 



CASCARILLA. Croton Eleuteria. 



Synonym — Sweet Wood Bark. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Stimulant, aromatic, tonic. Used in dyspep- 

 sia, flatulence, and diarrhoea ; in convalescence from 

 acute diseases and to prevent vomiting. Often com- 

 bined with Cinchona, when this causes nausea. The 

 infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is 

 taken in doses of a tablespoonful to a wineglassful as 

 required. 



Preparations — Powdered bark : Dose, 20-40 grains. 

 Fluid extract: Dose, £-1 drachm. Tincture B.P. : 

 Dose, ^-1 drachm. 



