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SANDALWOOD. Santalum album, Linn. 



N.O. Santalacea. 

 Syn. Santalwood. 



Parts used Wood, oil. 



Action Diuretic, antiseptic. Is chiefly employed in 

 treatment of chronic mucous affections such as inflam- 

 mation of bladder, gonorrhoea, and other urinary diseases. 

 The fluid extract of the wood is often better tolerated 

 than the oil. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, 1-2 drachms. 

 Oil : Dose, 5-20 drops. 



Distinctive character This wood is usually sold 

 in the form of fine raspings, yellowish, and of a fragrant 

 odour. The oil is apt to be adulterated, or West Indian 

 Sandal Wood Oil sold for it, which is obtained from a 

 different tree (Amyris balsamifera, Linn.) and has a 

 different odour, a lower specific gravity, and is much 

 less soluble in 70 per cent, of alcohol. 



SANICLE. Sanicula Europaea, Linn. 



N.O. Umbelliferce. 

 Syn. Pool Root. 



Part used Herb. 



Action Astringent, alterative. Generally given in 

 combination with other herbs in the treatment of blood 

 disorders, for which it is highly esteemed. It is useful 

 also in leucorrhrea, dysentery, diarrhoea, &c. The 

 infusion of i ounce to a pint of boiling water is taken 

 in wineglassful doses. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, -1 drachm. 



Distinctive character The herb has a nearly simple 

 stem, reddish and furrowed, the long-stalked leaves are 

 firm, shining green above, rather paler below, about 

 2-3 inches across, rounded in outline, and divided 



