A summary of new remedies / by Thomas M. Dolan.

Date:
1886
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Credit: A summary of new remedies / by Thomas M. Dolan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    Eesoecin. One of the Benzol series, standing between pyrocatechin and hydrochmon. It is obtained from ?esins by tlie action of fusing alkalies, and when chemicallv pure occurs in white, shiny needles, havW an aromatic odour and bitter taste ^ Therapentical uses-It is a very powerful antiseptic. It IS said that a 1 per cent, solution prevents de- composition of pancreas, blood, urine, &c. It has rp,^?H^'?° f^^ diarrhoea, remittent and malarial fevers, erysipelas, and has woundf ^ ^^^^ purulent discharges from Prejmrations awl doses.—Uesorcin-10 to 30 centi- grammes to 60 grammes of water. Lotion-1 to 10 per cent, Rhamnus feangula. The bark of Rhamnus frangula, imported from Holland commonly called black alder or buckthorn N o' Rhamnaceffi. Therapeutical ttses.—This medicine was largely used by some of the old school, and may be reckoned among the old remedies out of fashion. It has, however, been largely used by veterinarians under the formi of syrup of buckthorn. It is a tonic laxative. The dose need not be increased if taken habitually. Its action is gentle without griping. It is especially indicated in hsemorrhoids. It is officinal in United States Pharmacopceia. Prejmration and Fluid extract. Dose ^ to 2 drachms. Rhus aeomatica. A plant growing in United States. N.O. Anacardiacea;. Therajyeutical uses.—It possesses valuable astringent properties. It has been employed in various dis- eases, as diabetes, phthisis, htemorrhages, chronic cystitis, and diarrhoea. Preparations and doses.—\. Fluid extract. Dose 5 to 20 drops. 2. Tinct., 4 ozs. bark to 20 ozs. of rectified spirit. Dose 20 to 60 minims.