STONECROP — STONE ROOT — STORAX. I49 



STONECROP, VIRGINIA. Penthorum sedoides. 

 Synonym — Ditch Stonecrop, Penthorum. 

 Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent, laxative, demulcent. Has been 

 employed successfully in the treatment of diarrhoea, 

 hemorrhoids, cholera infantum, &c. Is of value in 

 catarrhal gastric disorders in general. This drug is of 

 undoubted power and deserves a careful study. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, \-i drachm. 



STONE ROOT. CoWnsonia Canadensis. 



Synonym — Rich Weed, Rich Leaf, Knob Root, Knob 

 Weed, Horsebalm, Horseweed. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Stomachic, diuretic, tonic. Is regarded by 

 many as a certain remedy in cases of gravel, stone in 

 the bladder, piles, &c. As a general diuretic it is 

 undoubtedly of great value. It is largely used among 

 American veterinary surgeons as a diuretic. As a 

 gargle use 1 part of fluid extract to 3 of water. 



Preparations — Fluid extract; Dose, 15-60 drops. 

 Collinsonin : Dose, 2-4 grains. 



STORAX. Liquldambar orlentalis. 



Synonym — Styrax, Prepared Storax, Liquid Storax, 

 Balsam Styracis. 



Part used— Balsam. 



Action — Expectorant, stimulant. Like most balsams 

 it acts very beneficially upon the mucous membranes 

 and has been used internally in asthma, bronchitis, 

 catarrh, cough and pulmonary affections ; externally in 

 gonorrhoea, gleet and leucorrhoea. The ointment forms 

 a valuable application in a number of cutaneous dis- 

 orders such as scabies, ringworm, &c. The dose is from 

 10-20 grains, 



