ECBOLIC VOLATILE OILS SIT 



struction, such as abnormal presentation, rigid os, or contracted 

 pelvis, is usually dangerous because the strong tetanic contractions 

 of the uterus may rupture that organ or may asphyxiate the young 

 by increased, prolonged pressure upon the cord. 



2. After parturition, to contract the uterus and so lessen the 

 danger of prolapse of the organ. 



3. To check internal hemorrhages, ergot has some reputation 

 as a hemostatic agent but there is a difference of opinion in regard 

 to the results from its use. 



4. After parturition to constrict the uterus and so lessen the 

 liability of hemorrhage. 



5. The active principles may be used in emergency to revive 

 blood-pressure in shock and collapse. 



* GOSSYPn CORTEX 



Synonym. Cotton Koot Bark 



This is the bark of the root of the ordinary cotton plant. It has 

 had some reputation as an abortifacient largely based on its use 

 among the slaves of the south for this purpose. 



UstilagO Maydis {Com Smut) is a smut grovping on the stems 

 and tassels of Indian corn, Zea Mays. 



Action and Uses. Both of these drugs have some reputation 

 as abortifacients and are said by some authorities to have an ergot- 

 like action. Their uses are the same as given for ergot but they 

 are probably inferior to that drug. 



Pituitary Body. Solution of the pituitary body is an excellent 

 agent in dystokia due to inertia of the uterus, especially in small 

 animals and swine. It is administered subcutaneously. See p. 100. 



ECBOLIC VOLATILE OILS 



OLEORESINA PETROSELINI 



Synonym. Liquid Apiol 



This is an oleoresin obtained from the dried ripe fruit of 

 Petroselinum sativum or garden parsley. Apiol is a commercial 

 preparation of the drug. 



* SENECIO 



Synonyms. Kagwort, Life Root 



The entire plant of Senecio aureus, a perennial herb of the north- 

 ern and western parts of the United States. 



Action and Uses. These drugs are irritant and ecbolic, but 

 have no indications in veterinary medicine. 

 * UnoflScial. 



