Stillingia (Stilling.), Stillingia, U.S.P. (Queen’s Root).
Action and Uses: Has been used as a sialagogue and expectorant. Has no advantage over senega; is now less frequently used than formerly.
The compound fluidextract and syrup are antiquated “alteratives,” at one time used especially against syphilis and scrofula. They are complex and inefficient, and therefore irrational and harmful.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Stillingiae (Fldext. Stilling.), Fluidextract of Stillingia, U.S.P.—Stillingia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Stillingiae Compositum (Fldext. Stilling. Co.), Compound Fluidextract of Stillingia, N.F.—Stillingia (25%), corydalis (25%), blue flag (12.5%), sambucus (12.5%), chimaphila (12.5%), prickly ash berries (6.2%) and coriander (6.2%) in glycerin, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
Syrupus Stillingiae Compositus (Syr. Stilling. Co.), Compound Syrup of Stillingia, N.F.—Compound fluidextract of stillingia (25%) in glycerin and syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.