164 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
IaenaTIA Bean.—The fruit of a tree growing in the 
Philippine Islands, having the same properties as nux vomica, 
yielding like it the powerful poison, strychnine. Dose of the 
extract, half to one grain. Used in paralysis and nerve 
diseases. Very dangerous. 9d. per drachm. 
lopine.—Is prepared from kelp, the vitrified ashes of sea 
wrack, found in the Western Islands. When applied 
externally, free iodine acts as an irritant, or vesicant, according 
to the mode of using it. Iodine is also used in chronic skin 
diseases, and over-enlarged and indurated parts, and diseased 
joints, to alter action or cause absorption, or as a parasiticide. 
For this purpose it may be used in the form of the liniment, 
solution, tincture, or ointment. Use carefully. 1s. per oz. 
lopoFrorm.—lIodoform results from the action of iodine in 
a mixture of alcoho! and solution of carbonate of potassium. 
Iodoform is a power‘ul antiseptic and deodoriser. On account 
of its local anesthetic and antiseptic properties, it is used in 
operations on the bladder or rectum ; in chancres and syphilitic 
sores; also to relieve the pain in cancers. Outward use safe. 
ls, per oz. 
IopipE oF Porasstum.—The mode of preparing this salt 
consists in adding iodine to a solution of potash. It has been 
administered in large doses (20 to 30 grains three times a day) 
to patients suffering from aortic aneurism. Its depressent 
influence upon the circulation, aided by rest and low diet. 
probably explains the good results that have sometimes heen 
obtained. It also has the power of causing the elimination of 
mercury from the system, and is administered with advantage 
after a mercurial course. It also removes lead. Ordinary 
dose, 5 to 20 grains. Use with care. 2s. per oz. 
IpEcacuanHA, (the dried roots of).—Cepheelis ipecacuanha, 
growing chiefly in the Brazils, and sent from Rio 
Janeiro. Ipecacuanha, in large medicinal doses, is an emetic. 
It is well suited as an emetic in chest affections, accompanied 
with fever, as in bronchitis, consumption, phthisis, and croup, 12 
