HO NUTMEG — NUX VOMICA — OAK. 



angina pectoris, cardiac neuralgia, &c. Also useful in 

 prostatic diseases,irritable bladder and congested kidneys. 

 Prof. Locke recommends it for nervous menstrual 

 headache. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 2-10 drops. 



NUTMEG. Myristica fragrans. 



Synonym — Nux moschata. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Carminative, stomachic. Useful in flatulency, 

 nausea and vomiting. Mostly employed as a flavouring 

 for medical or culinary purposes. 



Preparations —Powdered Nutmegs: Dose, 5-20 

 grains. Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



NUX VOMICA. Strychnos Nux Vomica. 



Synonym — Quaker Buttons, Poison Nut. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Tonic, bitter, stimulant. Used as a general 

 tonic, mostly in combinations, for neuralgia, dyspepsia, 

 debility, impotence, and in chronic constipation, as it 

 increases peristalsis. Should be given with great care. 



Preparations — Fluid extract, B.P. : Dose, 1-3 drops. 

 Tincture B. P.: Dose, 5-15 drops. Strychnine (Alkaloid). 



OAK. Quercus Robur. 



Synonym — Oak Bark, Tanner's Bark, White Oak, 

 Quercus alba. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Slightly tonic, strongly astringent, antiseptic. 

 Useful in chronic diarrhoea and dysentery, either alone or 

 in conjunction with aromatics. A decoction is made from 

 1 ounce of bark in a quart of water, boiled down to a 

 pint, and taken in wineglassful doses. Externally this 

 forms an excellent gargle for sore and relaxed throat 

 and a good injection for leucorrhcea. 



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



