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has been much discussion of the proper and im- 

 proper nomenclature of hydrastis alkaloids. The 

 above is the official status of the matter, the official 

 names being HYDRASTINA (hydrastine), HY- 

 DRASTINAE HYDROCHLORIDUM (hydras- 

 tine hydrochloride), and HYDRASTININAE HY- 

 DROCHLORIDUM (hydrastinine hydrochloride). 



The pharmacology of hydrastis itself combines 

 the actions of hydrastine, berberine, and canadine; 

 but not including that of hydrastinine. Therefore, 

 hydrastis is a bitter tonic with the added effect of 

 increased reflex excitability, cord and medulla 

 stimulation, increased intestinal and uterine move- 

 ment, with an initial rise in blood-pressure but a 

 fall from heavy dosage. 



THERAPEUTICS. Indicated in subacute and chronic 

 inflammations of the mucous membranes, more espe- 

 cially in gastric catarrhal states and intestinal indi- 

 gestion, as chronic gastritis, constipation with debility 

 and atonic indigestion. Use the fl., 10 to 30 minims. 

 Employed in many combinations. 



In genito-urinary inflammations, such as gleet, 

 subacute gonorrhea, leucorrhea, etc., the colorless, 

 non-alcoholic preparations are to be preferred in 

 the same dosage as the fluidextract. They may be 

 used externally or injected, sprayed or used as a 

 gargle. 



As a stomachic tonic, in cases with no organic 

 pathology involved, the tr. (30 to 60 minims) is 

 very available. 



In various affections syphilitic mouth lesions, 

 nasal catarrh, stomatitis, follicular pharyngitis, fissured 

 nipples, hemorrhoids, rectal ulceration and fissures, 

 chancroid, ukers, etc., the fl. and other products, 



