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PISCIDIA.-POL YG ONUM
not large-owing, probably, to its high price. At present
it is generally employed in the arts, especially in the
manufacture of perfumery.
Administration.-Piperonal may be given in single
doses of 15 grains (I gramme).
PISCIDIA.
The vulgar name of " Jamaica dogwood " is given to
Piscidia erythrina, the constituents of which have not so
far been determined accurately.
Therapeutic Applications. - This plant possesses
powerful sedative properties which in many instances
are considered superior to those of opium. It is a most
valuable agent against irritation of the nervous centres,
especially in those cases that will not tolerate the action
of the papaver. The calmative and hypnotic effects of
piscidia have been most beneficial in many forms of
rebellious neuralgias.
Administration.-The best preparation of the plant
now in vogue is the fluid extract, the dose of which is
from 2 to I drachm (I.90 to 3.80 grammes).
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN.
This body is said to be the active principle of the com-
mon May-apple (Podophyll/m peltatum) ; its chemical
nature has not yet been investigated thoroughly.
Therapeutic Applications.-The chief use of podo-
phyllotoxin is as a purgative and a hepatic stimulant.
Administration.-The dose of this remedy varies from
-- to - of a grain (0.0054 to o.oo6 gramme).
POLYGONUM.
Many species of this plant have been found to possess
medicinal virtues, especially Polygonum hydropiperoides
and Polygonuzm punc/tatnm.
1 A neutral crystalline principle, alleged to be the chief constituent of
podophyllin, has been described under the name of picropodc/hyllin, whose
therapeutic properties are said to be similar to those of podophyllotoxin.163
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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/m1/162/: 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.