86 JUJUBEBERRIES — JUNIPER BERRIES — KAMALA. 



JUJUBEBERRIES. Zlziphus vulgaris. 



Part used — Berries. 



Action — Mucilaginous, pectoral. From these the 

 genuine "Pate de Jujubes" was formerly prepared for 

 use in the manufacture of pectoral lozenges. 



JUNIPER BERRIES. Juniperus communis. 



Part used — Berries. 



Action — Diuretic, stimulant, carminative. As a rule 

 these are given in conjunction with other remedies for 

 kidney complaints. The oil extracted from berries and 

 wood is also largely used. The infusion of i ounce 

 of berries to a pint of boiling water is taken in wine- 

 glassful doses. 



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

 Oil of berries, B.P. : Dose, 1-5 drops. Oil of wood: 

 Dose, 1-5 drops. 



KAMALA. M allot us phllliplensls. 



Synonym — Kameela, Rottlera, Spoonwood. 



Part used — Capsule glands. 



Action — Taenifuge, purgative. Has long been used 

 in India with success. The doses of powder vary from 

 2-3 drachms for adults, repeated if necessary. The 

 worm is usually expelled entire. The fluid extract acts 

 milder and with more certainty. 



Preparations — Powdered Kamala : Dose, 2-4 drachms. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, 2-4 drachms. 



KAVA-KAVA. Piper methystlcum. 



Synonym — Ava, A.vapepper, Kava. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic, stimulant, diuretic. Has been em- 

 ployed in bronchitis, rheumatism, and gout, and is 



