RUBUS 269 



Aqua Hamamelidis, a watery distillate to which is added 15 

 per cent, of alcohol. 



The fluidextract contains tannin, a volatile oil and a bitter. 

 Witch hazel has been variously claimed to be an astringent, hemo- 

 static, and sedative, but these claims have not been based upon 

 experimental data. The water is a household remedy for the 

 treatment of bums, strains, bruises, etc., but it appears that its 

 action is overrated. It is sedative to painful hemorrhoids. Both 

 preparations have been recommended for internal hemorrhages but 

 it is of exceedingly doubtful value. 



* RUBUS 



Synonym. Blackberry 



The bark of the root of Bubus Yillosus, nigrohaccus or cunei- 

 folius. 



The syrup and fluid extract were formerly official. The doses of 

 the former are D. TTL x — Ix, and the latter, TTL x — xx. 



Eubus is simply used as a substitute for other astringents in 

 intestinal catarrh. 



The mineral astringents will be discussed in another place. 



ASTRINGENTS 



Diarrhea in Foals up to a Week Old. 



B Olei Ricini 3 J 



Mucilaginis Acacias q. s. 



Olei PiperitsB '"l y. 



Aquse q. s ad. S ij 



M. Ft. Haustus. 



Sig. Give at one dose. In older foals double the quantity of castor 

 oil. 



Persistent Diarrhea in Foals. 



U Catechu 5 iij 



Cretse Prseparatse 5 iij 



Spiritus Ammonise Aromatici S ij 



Tinctures Opii S j 



Aquse Menthse Piperitse q. s ad. 5 xij 



M. 



Sig. Give one to two ounces as needed in a little of the mare's milk. 

 Hoare. 



Diarrhea in Cattle. 



^ Opii ^ vj 



Catechu ^ iJ. 



CretsB Prsecipitati 5 iij 



Zingiberis 5 iij 



* Unofficial. 



