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and to other growths of a similar nature.
SANDALWOOD. Santalum album.
Synonyms—Yellow Saunders, White Saunders.
Part Employed—The wood.
PREPARATIONS—
Fluid Extract of Sandalwood, not miscible with water. Dose, onehalf
to two fluid drams.
Sandal Oil, dose, ten minims.
Admistration—The oil of sandalwood is administered in doses of from ten
to fifteen or even twenty minims three times daily. It is best given in a
capsule, and soft gelatine capsules are prepared filled with the oil. It is
also given in emulsion, but there are objections to this method of
administration.
Therapy—The oil of santal is of service in the treatment of sub-acute and
chronic inflammations of mucous surfaces, especially those wherein
there is excessive secretion. In catarrhal bronchitis it is beneficial,
quickly allaying irritation and reducing the excessive discharge.
It is in more general use in the treatment of gonorrhea after the
subsidence of the acute or active inflammatory phenomena. It will be
found of service in the treatment of protracted cases, and in gleet.
SAPIUM. Sapium salicifolium.
Synonym—Yerba de la flecha.
PART EMPLOYED—The root, bark and leaves.
LOCALITY—Mexico, New Mexico and Arizona.
PREPARATIONS—
Powdered Root. Dose, from one-half to one grain.
Fluid Extract. Dose, from one to five minims.
Infusion. Two ounces of the root to one pint of water. Dose, from
twenty to thirty minims.
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