Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary / With Comments

by Albion Walter Hewlett; William August Puckner; Torald Hermann Sollmann; Martin I. Wilbert

Action and Uses: Astringent; no definite indications for its use.

Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).

Fluidextractum Castaneae (Fldext. Castan.), Fluidextract of Chestnut Leaves, N.F.—Chestnut leaves (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 15 per cent.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).

CATAPLASMATA, POULTICES.—Poultices are soft solid preparations used for the purpose of applying heat and moisture to localized areas of the body. Poultices may also be made the means of applying counterirritant drugs.

Cataria (Catar.), Catnep, N.F. (Catmint).—Leaves and flowering tops.

Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative, without advantage over peppermint.

Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).

Fluidextractum Catariae (Fldext. Catar.), Fluidextract of Catnep, N.F.—Catnep (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).