I38 SAVORY, SUMMER — SAW PALMETTO — SCAMMONY. 



lock. Although uncertain in its action, it has been used 

 for worms in conjunction with Spigelia and Senna. 



Preparations — Fluid extract, U.S. P. : Dose, 5-15 

 drops. Oil : Dose, 1-3 drops. 



SAVORY, SUMMER. Satureja hortensls. 



Synonym — Garden Savory. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Aromatic, carminative. Chiefly used as 

 a culinary herb, but may be added to medicines for its 

 aromatic and warming qualities. 



SAW PALMETTO. Serenoa serrulata. 



Synonym — Sabal. 



Part used — Berries. 



Action — Nutritive tonic, diuretic, sedative. Is highly 

 recommended in all wasting diseases as it has a marked 

 effect upon all the glandular tissues, increasing flesh 

 rapidly and building up the strength. Should be used 

 in consumption, atrophy of testes, mammae, &c. 



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



SCAMMONY. Convolvulus Scammonia. 



Part used — Root, resin. 



Action — Drastic cathartic. The root is seldom used, 

 nearly always the resin prepared therefrom. Even the 

 resin is generally combined with other cathartics, so as 

 to diminish its action. Seven grains of Scammony 

 resin gradually rubbed well up with 3 ounces of milk 

 forms a safe purgative, to which a taste of ginger can 

 be added. 



Preparations — Powdered root : Dose, 3-12 grains. 

 Powdered resin, P.P. : Dose, 3-8 grains. Compound 

 powder, B.P. : Dose, 10-20 grains. 



