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

Veratrum Viride (Verat. Vir.), Veratrum Viride, U.S.P. (Green Hellebore, American Hellebore).—Rhizome and roots.

Action and Uses: Slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. The tincture has been recommended especially in eclampsia, but is now little used.

Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).

Fluidextractum Veratri Viridis (Fldext. Verat. Vir.), Fluidextract of Veratrum Viride, U.S.P. (Fluidextract of Green Hellebore).—Veratrum viride (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.

Dosage: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).

Tinctura Veratri Viridis (Tr. Verat. Vir.), Tincture of Veratrum Viride, U.S.P.—Veratrum viride (10%). Absolute alcohol content about 91 per cent.

Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.)

Verbasci Flores (Verbasc. Flor.), Mullein Flowers, N.F.—Corollas with stamens.

Action and Uses: Demulcent, without advantage over acacia, elm, etc.

Dosage: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (N.F.).