Cissampelos Pareira, L.
Nom. Vulg.—Sansawsansawan, Tag.; Chinchaochinchauan, Sp.-Fil.
Uses.—Although this plant formerly bore the Portuguese name of Pareira brava, the U. S. P. and B. P. recognize now under this title only the root of Chondrodendron tomentosum. It is diuretic and tonic and apparently exercises an astringent and sedative action upon the mucous membrane of the genito-urinary organs. The root is used in acute and chronic cystitis.
In Brazil it is used as a diaphoretic and as such is employed in cases of venomous snake bites. It is also used there as an emmenagogue and diuretic, in intermittent fevers, dropsy and suppression of the lochia in women recently confined.
It is official in the Pharmacopœia of India.
| Decoction.— | Root of cissampelos, small pieces, | 50 grams. |
| Water | 600 grams. |
Dose.—30–100 grams.
Boil 15 minutes; filter and add enough water to bring the total bulk up to 600 cc.
| Extract.— | Root of cissampelos in powder | 500 grams. |
| Water | 5 liters. |
Dose.—.5–1 gram.