Colorl., hygroscopic cryst.—Sol. in water, alcohol.—Mydriatic, Sedative.—Uses: Extern., in ophthalmology, 1/10—1/5% solut.; subcutaneously for the insane.—Injection: 1/250—1/64 grn.—Antidotes: Emetics, stomach pump, muscarine, tannin, animal charcoal, cathartics, etc.
Scutellaria—U.S.P.
Scullcap.—Sedative, Antispasmodic.—Preparation: F.E. (D., 30—60 min.).
Senega—U.S.P.
Dose: 5—20 grn.—Preparation: F.E. (1:1); Syr. (20 per cent. F.E.).
Seng.
Not completely defined.—(Stated: "Active constituents of Panax Schinseng in an aromatic essence.—Stomachic.—Dose: 1 fl. dr.")
Senna—U.S.P.
Dose: 1—4 drams.—Preparations: Confect. (D., 1—2 drams), F.E. (1:1); Comp. Infus. (D., 1—3 oz.); Syr. (1:4).—Enters into Comp. Liquorice Powd.
Serpentaria—U.S.P.