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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 Excerpt: ... without affecting the general health; also is said to promote resolution in glandular tumors and swellings. Fluid Extract of Poke-berries, 10 minims to 1 fluidrachm, according to the effect desired per pint..$ 1.50 Fluid Extract Phytolacca root. Dose: as an alterative, 2 to 10 minims; as an emetic, 20 to 30 minims per pint.. 1.00 Solid Extract Phytolacca root, 1 to 5 grs per oz...28 Powdered Extract Phytolacca root, 1 to 5 grs per oz...40 Concentration Phytolaccin per oz...75 Pills, see list in Appendix, Nos. 31, 497. Compressed Tablet, see list in Appendix. No. 48. See also Alterative Compound Trifolium Compound. Pressed root. PICHI. Fabiana Imbricata, Ruiz & Pavon.--Diuretic, tonic, terebinthinate. In cases of acute or chronic vesical catarrh, dependent upon gravel or a uric acid diathesis, this remedy tends to quickly modify the real secretion and favor the expulsion of such concretions as can pass through the urethra. It modifies and permanently relieves chronic purulent mucous secretions and acts upon the liver indirectly; hence, is recommended for icterus, hydropsy, and dyspepsia due to biliary derangements. The essential oil, acts as a stimulant to secretions. Contra-indicated where there is organic kidney disease. Fluid Extract of stems and leafy branchlets, 1-2 to 2 fl. drs per pint..$ 4.00 Solid Extract, 2 to 10 grs per oz...70 Powdered Extract, 2 to 10 grs per oz...75 Capsule (82) Pichi Extract, 5 grs per 100, $1.20; per doz. boxes of 1 doz.. 2.' PILOCARPUS. jABORANDI. Pilocarpus Selloanus, Engler.--A powerful expectorant, deobstruent, diaphoretic and sialagogue, having also the power of increasing the bronchial, lachrymal and nasal secretions; decreases temperature. Has been used with advantage in diabetes insipidus, uraemia, renal dropsies...