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15. Asafoetida. The gum-resin from incised rhizomes and roots 



of Ferula asafoetida L., and other species of Ferula. 

 Prepared as an emulsion, in pills, and as a tincture. Used 

 as an antispasmodic, expectorant, and as a carminative. 

 Its sedative properties are considered by some to be 

 psychic. 



16. Viburnum. Bark of the root of Viburnum prunifolium L. 



(Black Haw) or V. Lentago L. (Wild Raisin). Prepared as 

 a fluidextract; claimed to be a uterine sedative. 



17. Gelsemium. Rhizomes and roots of Gelsemium sempervirens 



(L.) Persoon (Yellow Jasmine root). Prepared as a fluid- 

 extract, extract, and tincture. Useful as a sedative for 

 headache, asthma, whooping cough, etc. 



18. Nux vomica. The seed of Strychnos Nux-vomica L. contain- 



ing the alkaloid strychnine. It is prepared for use as an 

 extract, fluidextract and tincture. This drug is probably 

 the most powerful nerve stimulant known to man. 



19. Caffeine. An alkaloid obtained from tea (leaves) and coffee 



(seeds), but also from other unrelated plants. Properties: 

 stimulant and diuretic. 



20. Camphor. A ketone obtained from Cinnamomum Camphora 



(L.) Nees and Ebermaier. It has many pharmaceutical 

 preparations such as liniments, ointments, etc. Its most 

 valuable application is as a stimulant in the crisis of an 

 illness. 



2 1 . Santonica. Unexpanded flower-heads of A rtemisia pauciflora 



(Ledeb.) Weber, and other species. It contains santonin, 

 used to expel round worms. 



22. Aspidium. The rhizome and stipes of Dryopteris Filix-mas 



(L.) Schott (Male Fern). The oleoresin is used as a 

 taenicide. It is our most efficient remedy for tapeworm. 



23. Thymol. Obtained by refrigeration of the oil derived from 



Carum copticum Benth. and Hook. (Ajowan oil). Thymus 

 vulgaris L. (Oil of Thyme), and other plants. The former 

 is the most important commercial source. It is a powerful 

 antiseptic and is used internally in typhoid fever, dys- 

 entery, etc. It is a specific for hookworm. 



24. Uva Ursi. The leaves of A rctostaphylos Uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 



(Bearberry). A fluidextract and infusion are made from 

 the leaves. It is valuable as a diuretic. 



