POPLAR — POPPY — POPPY, RED. 1 25 



POPLAR. Populus tremuloides. 



Synonym — White Poplar, Quaking Aspen. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Tonic, diuretic, stimulant. This remedy 

 deservedly holds a high position as a universal tonic. 

 It takes the place of Peruvian Bark and Quinine, and 

 has none of the drawbacks which interfere with the con- 

 tinued administration of the last-named drug. For all 

 cases of debility, indigestion, faintness, hysteria, &c, it 

 may be freely given. It is also used in gonorrhoea, 

 gleet, and other urinary complaints. The powdered 

 bark is generally given in combination with other 

 remedies. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, i drachm. 

 Populin: Dose, 1-4 grains. 



POPPY. Papaver somniferum. 



Synonym — Mawseed. 



Part used — Capsules, flowers. 



Action — Anodyne, narcotic. The crushed capsules 

 are used generally as a poultice in combination with 

 Chamomile Flowers. Syrups are prepared from flowers 

 or capsules, which are prescribed as ingredients in 

 cough medicines. Opium is extracted from Poppies 

 grown in the East, but those of European growth yield 

 but little of the drug. 



Preparations — Syrup of Poppy, B.P. 1885. Syrup 

 Papav. alb. (capsules) : Dose, 1-2 drachms. 



POPPY, RED. Papaver Rhoeas. 



Synonym — Corn Poppy, Corn Rose, Flores Rhoeados. 

 Part used — Flower petals. 



Action — Anodyne, expectorant. The fresh petals 

 are used in B.P. 1885 for preparing a syrup (Syr. 

 Rhoeados). The dose is given as 1 drachm occasionally. 



