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ON PAULL1NIA. 
of the P. sorbilis, family Sapindaceae, of which the fruit bears 
great resemblance in color to the cocoa, its odor is sui-generis y 
its taste bitter, analogous to that of rhatany. 
It is prepared by separating the seeds from the capsules, ex- 
posing them to the sun, until the integuments will separate 
by simple pressure; they are then reduced to a fine powder. 
M. de Chastetus has found in them, gum, amidon, a brown- 
ish red resinous matter, and a crystallizable matter, which 
possesses the chemical properties of caffein. 
In Brazil and the neighboring countries, it is given as a 
drink mixed with cocoa, for dysentery, and as a tonic. Since 
it has been brought to France, M. Gavrelle has employed it 
with success in chlorosis, tedious convalescence, paralysis, 
the looseness of phthisis, headach, &c, by which it may be 
seen that its use is similar to that of guar ana. 
Mode of administration. 
From numerous experiments carefully made, we are led to 
the conclusion that the extract made with diluted alcohol, is 
the preparation which would most exactly represent the 
properties of the plant. 
1. Lozenges of Paullinia. 
Hydro-alcoholic extract, 21 gram. 3 dec. 
Sugar, scented with vanilla, 560 " 
Make into lozenges, each containing 6 decigrammes. 
2. Syrup. 
Hydro-alcoholic extract, 10 gram. 
Syrup, 1000 " 
Fourteen grammes may be given in a day. 
3. Pills. 
Hydro-alcoholic extract, q. s. 
To be made into pills containing each a decigramme, with a 
sufficient quantity of powdered liquorice. 
