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

Ignatia (Ignat.), Ignatia, N.F. (Saint Ignatius Bean, Ignatia Amara).—Seeds of Strychnos ignatii.

Action and Uses: Constituents and actions similar to those of nux vomica, over which ignatia has no advantage, being less reliable.

Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (N.F.).

Extractum Ignatiae (Ext. Ignat.), Extract of Ignatia, N.F. (Powdered Extract of Ignatia).—A hydroalcoholic extract, yielding about 6 per cent. of alkaloids.

Dosage: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (N.F.).

Tinctura Ignatiae (Tr. Ignat.), Tincture of Ignatia, N.F.—Ignatia (10%), yielding about 0.2 per cent. of ignatia alkaloids; in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.

Dosage: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).

INFUSA, INFUSIONS.—Aqueous preparations made by pouring hot or cold water over a vegetable drug, allowing the mixture to stand for a definite period and then straining. For the official infusions, see under the names of the respective drugs.

Inula (Inula), Inula, N.F. (Elecampane).—Rhizome and roots.

Action and Uses: At one time used in bronchitis. No scientific indications for its use.