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: Used in parasitic skin diseases; antiquated.

Sumbul (Sumbul), Sumbul, U.S.P. (Musk-root).—Rhizome and roots.

Action and Uses: Formerly exploited as a stimulant and antispasmodic in hysterical conditions. Effect probably psychic.

Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).

Extractum Sumbul (Ext. Sumbul), Extract of Sumbul, U.S.P.—A pilular extract.

Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).

Fluidextractum Sumbul (Fldext. Sumbul), Fluidextract of Sumbul, U.S.P. (Fluidextract of Musk-root).—Sumbul (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.

Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).

Tinctura Sumbul (Tr. Sumbul), Tincture of Sumbul, N.F.—Sumbul (10%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.

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