FLUIDEXTRACTUM RHAMNI PURSHIANAE—FLUIDEXTRACT OF RHAMNUS PURSHIANA
Made by maceration and percolation with diluted alcohol, and evaporation.
Dose.—Dogs, 5 to 30 m.; cats, 1 to 5 m.
FLUIDEXTRACTUM RHAMNI PURSHIANA AROMATICUM—AROMATIC FLUIDEXTRACT OF CASCARA SAGRADA
Dose.—Dogs, 5 to 30 m.; cats, 1 to 5 m.
Action and Uses.—Used as a non-irritant tonic laxative or cathartic; small doses are stomachic; to overcome chronic constipation, give small repeated doses; very useful in canine practice. The aromatic fluidextract is the best preparation, and is occasionally given to dogs and cats with castor oil.
RHEUM—RHUBARB
The dried roots of Rheum, of which there are several species.
Habitat.—China and Thibet.
Properties.—When powdered it is of a bright orange-yellow, odor characteristic; taste bitter, astringent; gritty when chewed.