Tinctura Sanguinariae (Tr. Sanguin.), Tincture of Sanguinaria, U.S.P. (Tincture of Bloodroot).—Sanguinaria (10%) and hydrochloric acid (1%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 56 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
Santalum Album (Santal. Alb.), Sandal Wood, N.F. (White Sandal Wood).—Heartwood.
Action and Uses: Similar to those of Oleum Santali, which see.
Santalum Rubrum (Santal. Rub.), Red Saunders, U.S.P.—Heartwood.
Action and Uses: Used as a coloring agent.
*Santoninum (Santonin.), Santonin, U.S.P.—Anhydride or lactone of santonic acid, obtained from Levant wormseed.
Colorless crystals or powder, becoming yellow on exposure to light, odorless and at first nearly tasteless, afterward becoming bitter.
Action and Uses: Used for its poisonous action on intestinal parasites, especially ascaris. When absorbed in sufficient amounts it produces yellow vision and epileptiform convulsions.
Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.) in powder or capsules.