ALLSPICE ALOES. 



yellow, twisted woody centre ; the crown of the root 

 with hairy leaf-bases attached. 



It colours paper purple, and fats and oils and spirit 

 of wine red, but not water. 



ALLSPICE. Pimentaofflcinalis, Lindl. 



N.O. Myrtactce. 

 Syn. Pimento, Jamaica Pepper. 



Action Aromatic, stomachic, carminative. Largely 

 used as a condiment. A good addition to other medicines 

 in the treatment of flatulence, dyspepsia, and diarrhoea. 



Preparations Powdered fruit : Dose, 10-30 grains. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, \-\ drachm. Oil: Dose, 2-5 drops. 

 Water B.P. 



Distinctive Character Fruits brown, globular, 

 about y 8 ^ inch in diameter, with a rough surface and a 

 ring formed of the remains of calyx teeth at the apex. 

 Seeds two, kidney shaped. Shell of fruit aromatic, 

 with a mixed clove taste. 



ALOES. N.O. Liliacta. 



Barbadoes Aloes B.P. is yielded by Aloe vera, Linn., 

 and .4. Chinensis, Steud.; Socotrine Aloes B.P. by Aloe 

 Perryl, J. G. Baker ; Cape Aloes by Aloe Splcata, 

 Thunb., and A. ferox, Linn., &c. 



Action Emmenagogue, purgative, anthelmintic. 

 Used in constipation, dyspepsia, menstrual suppressions, 

 and piles. Generally given in pill form combined with 

 anodynes and carminatives, also in liquid forms. Given 

 to nursing mothers it causes purging in the suckling 

 infant. Acts particularly on the lower bowel. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Powdered extract : Dose, 1-5 grains. Comp. decoction, 



