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KO USSEIN.-L AC TUCIN.
Administration.-The best preparation of this plant
is the fluid extract, which may be given in single doses
of from 15 to 60 minims (I to 4 grammes).
KOUSSEIN.
The active principle obtained from the dried flowers
and unripe fruit of Brayc-a anthell/minlica or HIagcmia
abyssinica. Its chemical composition has not been made
out.
Physical Properties.-Koussein is an amorphous, yel-
lowish-brown crystalline powder having a bitter and pun-
gent taste.
Solubility.-This drug is readily soluble in alcohol,
chloroform, and ether; it is but slightly soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Koussein is chiefly em-
ployed as an anthelmintic.
Administration.-This remedy is best given in pill
form, in doses of from 15 to 30 grains (i to 2 grammes),
and even as high as a drachm (4 grammes).
KRESIN.
This is a mixture of a solution of cresylic acid and a
solution of sodium-oxyl-acetate to which the name of
krcsin has been given. It occurs in the form of a clear
brownish liquid said to contain 25 per cent. of cresols.
Kresin is miscible with water and alcohol. In the
strength of I per cent. it has been recommended as a
general disinfectant, being, it is claimed, less toxic than
carbolic acid.
LACTUCIN.
This principle, whose chemical composition has not
yet been determined, is taken from the juice of the com-
mon lactucarium (Lactuca ,1irosa).
Physical Properties.-Lactucin appears in white
scales.
Solubility.-This drug is soluble in alcohol and in
water in the proportion of 6o to 8o pan.I21I
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/120/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.