REVISED AND ENLARGED 
MANUAL 
-OF THE- 
Active Principles 
OF 
-INDIGENOUS AND FOREIGN- 
As Prepared at the Laboratory of- 
B. KEITH & CO, 
NEWYORK. 
OFFICE, No. 75 WILLIAM SfTREET. 
JERSEY CITY; 
THE JERSEY CITY PRINTING COMPANY, 3 7 Montgomery Street. 
1 890. TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. 
See Pages 66 to 71, Inclusive, for 
PRICE LIST. 
We would call your special attention to the following 
articles; , 
CON. TING. AYENA SATIVA. 
Send for printed matter on Con. Ting. Ayena Sativa, 
in the Morphia or Opium Habit, Alcoholism, Paralysis, etc., 
and certificates from different members of the Medical Pro- 
fession, citing cases under their charge, treated by it. 
Properties, etc., page 10. Also its preparations. 
ELIXIR HELONIAS COMP. No. 2. 
Powerful Uterine Tonic. Page 59 
ELIXIR YIBURNIN COMP. 
For Dysmennorrhea, etc. Page 00. 
ELIXIR CERASEIN COMP. No. 2. 
Which, has been used with great success for all malarial 
difficulties. Pase 57. TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. 
The chief objections to the employment of Crude Organic 
Medicines have been, their uncertainty as regards the 
possession of the therapeutic powers ascribed to them; 
their unreliability, from the want of uniformity of 
strength; their bulk, and consequent difficulty of admin- 
istration. All of these causes combined have brought into 
disrepute many valuable remedial agents, the therapeutic 
virtues of which would have been important additions to 
the Materia Medica. 
We base our reputation and our claims to the confidence 
and support of the profession, as heretofore, upon the 
reliable character of the concentrated medicines of our 
manufacture, and pronounce them superior to all other con- 
centrated preparations, for the following reasons;— 
Ist.—They are not fractional isolations of single resin, 
resinoid, or alkaloid principles, but are composed of the 
various proximate medicinal principles inherent to each 
plant, which, each and several, are divested of all extra- 
neous or non-medicinal admixture, and are combined in the 
same manner and proportions in which they existed in the 
plant. 
2d.—Our preparations represent the total therapeutic value 
of the plants from which they are severally derived, combin- 
ing all their proximate active constituents, and constituting 
their true concentrated equivalents. 3d.—They are definite m constitution and therapeutic 
power, uniform in medicinal strength, reliable in clinical 
practice, and not liable to vary, change, or deteriorate by 
age. 
For a history of the therapeutic properties and clinical em- 
ployment of the concentrated medicines manufactured by 
us, the reader is respectfully referred to Hand Book of 
Practice, Employing Concentrated Medicines, by B. Keith, 
M. I),, also, Concentrated Organic Medicines, by Grover 
Coe, M. D. 
Our Label reads—“ Prepared at the Laboratory of B. 
Keith & Co., New York,” and upon the seal is impressed 
“ B. Keith & Co., Organic Chemists, N, Y.” 
CAUTION. 
Only such as bear this label and seal will be warranted as 
genuine. 
DOSES. 
We give the average doses for adult males. The modifying 
influences of age, sex, temperament, climate, etc., will con- 
stitute criterions for graduation. 
The usual average doses being given, the physician’s 
judgment will dictate the propriety of time, quantity, and 
repetition. 
As a majority of these medicines are not soluble in, but 
will mix with water, we consider it the best vehicle by which 
they can be administered. If it is desirable to avoid unpleas- 
ant taste, a very convenient and superior menstrum is fur- 
nished by using the Simple Elixir, manufactured and for 
sale by us. 
ADMINISTRATION. 3 
We warrant our preparations to he pure. Some have per- 
sued the plan of triturating extracts, oleo-resins, etc., with 
other substances, and advertising them hy the same names as 
the pure preparations The physician does not discover the er- 
ror until he receives his medicines, and to his disappointment 
PURITY. 
he sees that he has impure, instead of pure concentrated 
medicines. 
CONCENTRATED TINCTURES. 
For the convenience of those parties who prefer a liquid 
preparation, owing to ease of administration, and more 
promptness in action, (they being more readily assimilated 
by the system,) we have prepared the Concentrated Tinctures, 
which have been pronounced by many practitioners, to be 
superior to all other liquid preparations, such as Fluid Ex- 
tracts, Tinctures, etc. 
We have often been asked, 
They are the active principles, dissolved in alcohol in defin- 
ite proportions, and invariably represent a uniform amount 
of therapeutic power. They are concentrated, definite solu- 
tions of the medicinal constituents of the plants from which 
they are severally derived. Therefore, Physicians will not 
he obliged to test each bottle to ascertain the dose. They are not 
made from the crude material, (because different samples 
yield different proportions of active principle.) They are 
much stronger than any other fluid preparations made from 
the same articles, differing from Fluid Extracts and so-called 
Concentrated Tinctures of other Manufacturers in mode of 
preparation. 
“What are Concentrated Tinctures”? 
They me not trade mark preparations. 4 
We would also call attention to the “Simple Elixir” as 
prepared by us, to hold in solution or suspension our Con- 
centrated Tinctures, thus affording a pleasant menstrum for 
administration of same. 
Our Compound Elixirs will he found described in another 
portion of this work. 
Those who desire our articles should specify them as 
Keith’s, when ordering of the druggists. 
We would tender our sincere thanks to the medical pro- 
fession for the liberal patronage bestowed upon us for the 
the past thirty years, and at the same time present the assur- 
ance, that it shall be our aim to supply them with reliable, 
pure, and positive medicines. 
Respectfully, 
B. KEITH & CO. ACONITIN. 
Derived from—Aconitum JTapellus. 
Common names— Wolf’s-bane and Monk?s-hood. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-spasmodic, narcotic, 
and refrigerant. 
Used in all diseases arising from suppressed perspiration, 
as well as in all chronic diseases of the fibrous membranes, 
muscles, periosteum, in exudations and paralytic nervous 
diseases which arise from local metastatic, rheumatic and 
arthritic affections of the nerves, asthenic and torpid drop- 
sies, rheumatism, asthma, scrofula, syphilitic and mercurial 
pains in the hones, scabies, ophthalmia, spermatorrhea, 
mania potu, ulcers, cutaneous diseases, catarrh (diluted as a 
spray or douche), used in all cases of hyperesthesia and as an 
ointment in prurigo. 
Dose, one-twenty-fourth to one-twelfth of one grain. 
CON. TINC. ACONITUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Aconitin. 
Dose, 1 to 5 drops. 
ALETRIN. 
Derived from—Aletris Fwrinosa. 
Common names—Star Grass, Blazing Star, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties— Uterine tonic, emetic and cathartic. 
Employment—Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, me- 
norrhagia, to cure barrenness, prevent abortion, and as a pre- 
paratory parturient. 
Dose, from one-half to two grains. 6 
CON. TING. ALETRIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Aletrin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
Derived from—Alnus Rubra. 
Common names—Tag Alder, and Swamp Alder. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Alterative, styptic, emmenayogue, resolvent, to- 
nic, and sub-astringent. 
Employment—Scrofula, eruptions of the skin, rheumatism, 
internal or external hemorrhage, syphilis, and imperfect digest- 
tion. 
ALNUIN. 
Specific action, to excite the gastric glands and to give 
tone to the lymphatics. 
It has been demonstrated to be very valuable in all cases 
of chronic and a,cute inflammation of stomach and bowels. 
Also in all cases of hemorrhage. By applying the Alnuin 
to external cuts and bruises, and binding up the parts the 
hemorrhage will be arrested. In cases of Syphilis, we know 
of no one remedy that we value as highly. Its action upon 
the false membrane of the stomach and bowels, is superior 
to anything we have ever used. 
Dose, 2 to 10 grains. 
CON. TINC. ALNUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Alnuin. 
Dose, from 10 to 60 drops. 
ELIXIR ALNUIN COMP. (See Elixirs.) 
AMPELOPSIN. 
Derived from—Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. 
Common names—- Woodbine, American Ivy, Rive-leaved Ivy, 
Virginia Creeper, etc. 
Part used—Bark of Root and Vine, and Twigs. 
Properties—Alterative, diuretic, expectorant, anti-syphilitic, 
astringent, tonic, and gentle stimulant. 7 
Specific action on the lymphatics, giving them tone and 
energy. Increases the quantity and changes the quality of 
the urine, and also increases the quantity of bile in the f oeces. 
Employment—Scrofula, cutaneous diseases, bronchitis, asth- 
ma, dropsy, syphilis, rheumatism, leucocythemia, deficient nu- 
trition arid vaginal leucorrhea. 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TING. AMPELOPSIB, 
Properties, etc., similar to Ampelopsin, 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
APOCYNIN. 
Derived from—Apocynum Cannabinum. 
Common names—Black Indian Hemp, Dog’s-bane, etc. 
Part used—The Hoot. 
Properties—Emetic, cathartic, diuretic, diaphoretic, altera- 
tive, tonic, and vermifuge. 
Hastens disentegration of the nitrogenous elements of 
the body and nerve tissue, and eliminates solids from the 
blood through the kidneys. 
Used in dropsy, dyspepsia, scrofula, rheumatism, con- 
sumption, atonic conditions of the stomach, kidneys, and 
lacteal vessels, and in convalescing stage of typhoid and 
other fevers, dysentery, and other forms of acute diseases. 
Also for destroying the ascaris vermicularis. 
In small doses, say from one-fourth to one-half of one 
grain, Apocynin is diaphoretic, expectorant, stimulant, 
and diuretic, and as such is employed in intermittent and re- 
mittent fevers, pneumonia, pleuritis, acute rheumatism, and 
other febrile disorders. In large doses it is a violent emeto- 
cathartic. 
Average Dose, one-half to one grain. 
CON. TINC. APOCYNUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Apocynin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. CON. TING. ARCTIUM. 
Derived from—Arctium Lappa. 
Common name—Burdock. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, diuretic, aperient and diaphoretic. 
Employment—Scrofulous, rheumatic and venereal diseases. 
Dose, 10 to SO drops. 
ATROPIN. 
Derived irova—Atropa Belladonna 
Common names—Belladonna and Deadly Nightshade. 
Part used—The Leaves. 
Properties—Narcotic, anodyne, anti-spasmodic, alterative, 
resolvent, diaphoretic, and diuretic. 
Principal action on the skin and mucous tissue, secon- 
darily on the cerebro-spinal system of nerves, and the vascu- 
lar system. 
Employment—lncontinence of urine, dysmenorrhea, tetanus, 
nervous vomiting in pregnancy, asthma, scarlatina, rubeola, 
spermatorrhea, and arrests the mamma/ry secretion. 
Used in all diseases, particularly of a chronic character, 
which are based upon an abnormally increased sensibility, 
such as mania, melancholy, epilepsy, whooping cough, 
chronic neuralgia, hydrophobia, amaurosa, etc. Used also 
in indurations of the glandular organs, in the commencing 
stages of schirrus, obstructions and retarded circulation of 
the abdomen, dropsies, obstructed catamenias, etc., and as a 
prophylactic in scarlatina. 
Dose, one-twenty-fourth to one twelfth of one grain. 
CON. TING. ATROPA. 
Properties and employment similar to Atropin, 
Dose, 1 to 5 drops. 9 
ASCLEPIN. 
Derived from—Asclepias Tuberosa. 
Common names—Pleurisy Root, White Root, Wind Root, 
Colic Root, Butt ;fly Weed, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Alterative, anti-spasmodic, carminative, dia- 
phoratic, diuratic, expectorant, laxative, and tonic. 
Employment—Fevers of every type, pneumonia, croup, 
peritonitis, pleuritis, rheumatism, colic, colds, coughs, hepatic 
derangements, constipation, whooping cough, hysteria, amenor- 
rhea, dysmenorrhea, leucjyrrhea, menorrhagia, and in inflam- 
matory diseases of whatever type. 
Exercises an especial healing power over the serous tis- 
sues; gives prompt relief in flatulent colic; of great value 
daring the febrile stage of dysentery; used for triturating 
with Gelsemin, Yeratrin, Hyoscyamin, Podophyllin, San- 
guinarin, etc, to qualify their action. Its power is increased 
by administering in warm water. 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TINC. ASCLEPIAS. 
Properties and employment similar to Asclepin. 
Dose, 8 to 20 drops. 
CON. AYENA COMP. 
1$ Avena 32 grs. 
Podophyllin. ..12 grs. 
Hydrastin 7 grs. 
To each fluid ounce. 
Useful in all conditions where a cathartic, laxative and 
tonic effect is desired, with the stimulating action of the 
Avena. In constipation of the bowels it win he found most 
efficient. Above compound acts with but slight irritation 
of the bowels. 
Dose, as laxative, and a mild cathartic, 10 to 15 drops. 
ELIXIR CON. AYENA COMP. (See Elixirs.) 10 
Derived from—Arena Sativa. 
Common names—Oats. 
“Part used—The Grain. 
Properties—Nerve stimulant, (tonic, laxative and solvent, 
we believe by increase of nerve power.) 
Employment— We first prepared the active principle from 
the Oats in 1858, since which time we have been experi- 
menting with it in different diseases, but as space will not al- 
low, can name only a few of the most important. 
It is especially valuable in the treatment of paralysis, and 
in all cases where there is a deficiency of nerve power. 
CON. TINC. AYENA SATIYA. 
As an antidote for the opium and morphine habit, it has 
proven the very best remedy. 
An immediate substitute for alcoholic stimulants, and for 
the tobacco habit. 
It is of great value in sick headache, constipation, kidney 
troubles, chorea, neuralgia of the stomach and bowels, and al- 
most a specific in cases of neuralgia of the uterus, coldness of 
different parts of the body depending upon want of nerve force 
being given with podophyllin and quinine, or podophyllin and 
hydrastin it will give relief found from no other combination. 
In painful and deficient menstruation it is invaluable, es- 
pecially in combination. (See Con. Helonias Comp.) Specially 
recommended in diseases of females when they have a burning 
feeling on top of the head. Epileptic fits are greatly relieved by 
its use. Lancinating pains, cramps, sterility of females when 
not of an organic character, diptheria, measles, scarlet fever, 
whooping cough, dysentery, diarrhea, sleeplessness, in all con- 
gestive difficulties, for loss of nerve power so common among 
ministers, lawyers, public speakers, and writers, and in fact 
in the convalescent stage of all acute diseases. 
Dose, from ten to thirty drops or more, as often as may 
be indicated to meet the urgency of the case. Would es- 
pecially recommend its administration in hot water during 
the day (as its action is so much quicker,) and in cold water 
at night on retiring, as it has a more extended influence. 
When given in hot water its action is almost instantaneous. 
An overdose causes pain at base of the brain. 
ELIXIR AVENA. (See Elixirs.) 11 
BAPTISIN. 
Derived from—Baptisia Tinctoria. 
Common names— Wild Indigo, Horsefly Weed, etc. 
♦Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, emetic, laxative, stimulant, emmen 
agogue, tonic and antiseptic. 
Special action—To prevent decomposition of the tissues, and 
io arrest rapid disintegration. 
Employment—Amenorrhea and defective menstruation, ery- 
sipelas, hepatic disorders, -whenever an alterative is indicated, 
and in scarlatina and typhoid fevers, rheumatism, pneumonia, 
emaciation, colliquative perspiration, diarrhea, chills, hectic 
fever, deficient nutrition, scrofula, diptheria, to arrest gangrene 
and mortification, to abort typhoid fever, and in all diseases that 
have a putrescent tendency. 
It is unsafe to use during the period of utero-gestation, as 
it is capable of producing abortion. It excites the glandular 
system powerfully, which entitles it to the appellation of re- 
solvent. 
Externally it is a valuable remedy for all kinds of ulcers, 
and may be sprinkled upon the surface of the sore, made into 
an ointment, or in a poultice with elm hark. 
Dose, from one to three grains. (See Addenda.) 
Properties, etc., similar to Baptisin. 
Dose, 8 to 20 drops. 
CON. TINC. BAPTISIA. 
BAROSMIN. 
Derived from.—Ba/rosma Grenata. 
Common name—Buchu, 
Part used—The Leaves. 
Properties—Diuretic, alterative, diaphoretic, tonic, stimu- 
lant, and anti-spasmodic. 
Specific action—To eliminate water from the system by the 
Tcidneys. 
Employment—Gravel, caia/rrh of the bladder, disease of the 
prostate gland, hematuria, rheumatism, gout, dropsy, cutane- 
ous diseases, gonorrhea, gleet, lecuorrhea, etc. 
Dose, two to three grains. 12 
CON. TING. BAROSMA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Barosmin, 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
BETIN. 
Derived from—Beta Vulgaris. 
Common name—Gan'den Beets. 
Parts used—The Beets. 
Properties—Resolvent, and emmenagogue. 
Employment—To act on vitiated secretions of stomach 
and bowels, etc,. 
In doses of three grains, repeated three times a day, it is 
said to be an active emmenagogue. 
Dose, from two to four grains. 
BRONCHITIS DROPS. 
R.—Rumex Crispus, Rhus Glabra, Hyoscyamus Niger, 
Uvularia Perfoliata, Cypripedium Pubescens. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, stimulant, sedative, nervine, 
and astringent. 
An invaluable remedy in the cure of bronchitis. In the 
treatment of bronchitis and throat diseases, these drops should 
be applied once or twice a day as far as possible to the parts 
affected, or as a gargle with glycerine, especially in laryngitis. 
Dose, from five to ten drops, to be repeated according to 
the urgency of the case. 
Derived from—Bryonia Alba. 
Common name—White Byrony. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Active hydragogue cathartic and discutient. 
Employment—Dropsy, rheumatism, etc., 
Dose, one-fourth to two grains. 
BRYONIN. 
CON. TINC. BRYONIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Bryonin. 
Dose, 2 to 12 drops. 13 
From—Indian Hemp. 
Properties—Narcotic, anodyne, etc. 
Employment—Neuralgia, tetanus, convulsions, hysteria, 
mental depression, etc. 
Dose, 5 to 10 drops. 
CON. TINC. CANNABIS IND. 
Derived from—Calendula Officinalis. 
Common name—Garden Mary gold. 
Part used—The Flowers. 
Properties and employment—Slightly stimulant, anti- 
spasmodic, deobstruent, emmenagogue and diaphoretic. Use- 
ful in spasmodic affections, strumous maladies, suppressed 
menstruation, &c. 
Diluted—Very beneficial as external application for can- 
cerous and other ulcers, wounds, &c. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
CON. TINC. CALENDULA. 
OIL OF CAPSICUM. 
Derived from—Capsicum Annuum. 
Common name—Cayenne Pepper. 
Part used—The Fruit. 
Properties—Stimulant, antiseptic, and rubefacient. 
Employment—Dyspepsia, constipation, remittent and scar- 
let fevers, coughs, colds, hoarseness, cholera, suspended anima- 
tion, rheumatism, passim hemorrhages, and whenever a pure 
and powerful stimulant is needed. 
In the treatment of scarlet fever, and malignant sore 
throat, it is a most valuable remedy, both internally and as 
a gargle. As a gargle it must be greatly diluted. As a 
rubefacient, it is an elegant remedy. It acts very speedily, 
and is not liable to produce vessication. One drachm of the 
oil, in from four to eight ounces of alcohol, makes a strong- 
rubefacient liniment. In this form it is beneficially used in 
rheumatism, paralysis, sciatica, or, in very severe cases, it 
may be used of full strength. 
Dose, as a stimulant, one-half to one drop on a little sugar. 
After thoroughly triturating it with sugar it may be dis- 
solved in a little hot water, if desired. 14 
CAULOPHYLLIN. 
Derived from—Gaulophyllum Thalictroides. 
jinmmnn name—Blue Gohosh, Squaw Root, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Anti-spasmodic, alterative, tonic, emmenagogue, 
parturifacient, diaphoretic, diuretic, and vermifuge. 
Principal influence—Upon the utero-genital system, giving 
tone and energy. 
Employment—Amenorrhea, dysmenoi'rhea, menorrhagia, 
leucorrhea, vaginitis, urethritis, chronic bronchitis, vaginal 
prolapsus, to promote delivery, after-pains, rheumatism, dropsy, 
whooping cough, hic-cough, hysteria, hysteritis, apthous sore 
mouth, to expel worms, etc. 
For relieving after-pains, particularly when combined with 
Cypripedin and Scutellarin, is is very efficient. As a prepar- 
atory parturient given in moderate doses, every night at bed- 
time, for several weeks previous to confinement, it allays 
cramps, false pains and other unpleasant symptoms. In 
atonic conditions of the uterus, passive hemorrhage, con- 
gestive dysmenorrhea, and prolapsus uteri, it has proved 
of much efficacy. When used to expedite delivery in cases 
of debility, fatigue or want of uterine energy, the dose should 
be repeated every thirty or sixty minutes. 
Dose, as an alterative, one to three grains; for other pur- 
poses, two to five grains. 
CON. TING. GAULOPHYLLUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Caulophyllin. 
Dose, 5 to 30 drops. 
CON. TING. CELASTRUS. 
Derived from—Gelastrus Scandens. 
Common name—False Bittersweet. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Alterative, diuretic, diaphoretic, and slightly 
narcotic. % 
Employment—Scrofula, cutaneous and rheumatic diseases, 
and obstructed menstruation. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 15 
CERASEIN. 
Derived from—Cerasus Virginiana. 
Common name— Choke Cherry. 
Part used—T7ie Bark. 
Properties Tonic, anti-periodic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, 
anti-spasmodic, and slightly astringent. 
Employment—lntermittent and other fevers, debility, in 
digestion, chorea, hysteria, spermatorrhea, passive hemorrhages, 
chronic cough, the convalescing stages of diarrhea, dysentery, 
epilepsy, enlargement of the spleen and periodical leucorrhea, 
The Cerasein is one of the most important and valuable 
acquisitions made to Materia Medica of late years. It sup- 
plies a necessity long felt by practitioners for a substitute for 
cpiinine in certain conditions of the system wherein the latter 
is inadmissible. 
Dose, two to ten grains. 
CON. TINC. CERASUS. 
Properties, etc., similiar to Cerasein. 
Dose, 10 to 25 drops. 
COMP. CERASEIN PILLS—S. C. 
Cerasein 
Quinine 
Gelsemin 
1 gr. pill. 
Employed in cases of Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague, and 
where a general tonic is indicated. 
Dose—8 pills every three hours during the interval, to 
break chill; 3 pills every four hours, for two days after the 
chill is broken; and 8 pills every four hours on sixth day 
from last chill, to guard the seventh day or periodic return. 
Take same care on the 13th, 20th, and 27th days, to 
guard the')l4th, 21st and 28th days. -If above direc- 
tions are followed a sure cure can be guaranteed. In 
cases where the bowels are constipated, use the Comp. Pod- 
ophyllin Pills in such doses, and as often as may be indicated. 16 
ELIXIR CERASEIN COMP. (See Elixirs.) 
ELIXIR CERASEIN COMP. No. 2 (See Elixirs.) 
CON. TING. CHAMOMILE. 
Common name—Chamomile Flowers. 
Properties—Tonic, carminative, and in large doses emetic. 
Employment—Dyspepsia, flatulency, colic, and in painful 
menstruation. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
CHELONIN. 
Derived from—Ghelone Glair a. 
Common names—Balmony, Snake Read, Turtlebloom, 
Turtle Read, Salt Rheum. 
Part used—The Herb. 
Properties—Laxative, tonic, and vermifuge. 
Specific action— Upon the mucous membrane of the stomach 
and bowels. 
Employment—Dyspepsia, jaundice, constipation, to expel 
worms, diabetes, chorea and for mal-assimilation. 
Especially valuable in tbe treatment of hepatic disorders, 
and the convalescing stages of debilitating diseases. 
Dose, one to two grains. 
CON. TING. CHELONS 
Properties, etc., similar to Cbelonin. 
Dose, 5 to 10 drops. 
CHIMAPHILIN. 
Derived from—Chimaphila Umbelata. 
Common names—Prince’s Pine, Pipmsewa, Wintergreen, 
Pyrola, Ground Roily, etc. 
Part used—The Plant. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, diuretic and astringent. 17 
Specific influence upon the lymphatics, carrying off effete 
matter; stimulates the liver. Will check the ravages of 
phthisis and prevent the advance of cancer. 
Employment—Scrofula, rheumatism, dropsy, gonorrhea, 
strangury, gravel, buboes, puerperal peritonitis, leucorrhea 
and chronic ulcers. 
The long-continued use will cause absorption of testes and 
mammae. 
Dose, two to three grains. 
CON. TINC. CHIMAPHILA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Chimaphilin. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
CHIONANTHIN. 
Derived from—Ghionanthus Virginica. 
Common names—Fringe Tree, Old Man’s Beard, etc. 
Part used—Bark of the Boot. 
Properties—Aperient, alterative, diuretic, tonic, resolvent 
and narcotic. 
Employment—Bilious and typhoid fevers, jaundice and 
ague. 
Dose, 1 to 3 grains, to be given as indicated. 
CON. TINC. CHIONANTHUS. 
Properties, etc,, similar to Chionanthin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
COLLINSONIN. 
Derived from—Collinsonia Canadensis. 
Common names—Hardback, Stone Boot, Ox Balm, Knot 
Boot, Healall, Bich Weed, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, alterative, resol- 
vent, and diuretic. 
Employment—Diarrhea, dysentery, gout, gravel, dropsy, 
catarrh of the bladder, leucorrhea, hemorrhoids, colic, cramps, 18 
indigestion, th/ronic peritonitis, inflammation of the inner struc- 
ture of the hea/rt and chronic endocarditis. 
The most remarkable influences of the Collinsonin are ob- 
servable in hemorrhoids and other diseases of the rectum. 
The most inveterate and chronic cases are relieved, and 
frequently cured by means of this remedy, combined with 
Juglandin and Leptandrin, or Euonymin, 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TING. COLLINSONIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Collinsonin. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
CON. COLLINSONIA COMPOUND. 
3 
Con. Tine. Collinsonia. 
“ “ Leptandrin. 
“ “ Juglandin, a a | i 
“ “ Gelsemin, 3ii 
Mix. 
Dose, from fifteen to sixty drops, to be repeated as may be 
required. 
Useful in all cases where an alterative and laxative is in- 
dicated, that will not produce irritation of the Alimentary 
Canal. 
For hemorrhoids add to above quantity one ounce of Con. 
Tine. Collinsonia, Extra. 
ELIXIR COLLINSONIN COMP. (See Elixirs.) 
COLOCYNTHIN. 
Derived from—Gucumis Colocynthis. 
Common names—Colocynth, Bitter . Cucumber. 
Part used—The Fruit. 
Properties—An irritant hydrogogue cathartic. 
Stimulant to the serous tissue. Breaks up newly-formed 
adhesions and has a tonic effect upon the diaphanous struc- 
tures. 19 
Employment—Obstinate quartan fevers, atonic jaundice, 
indolent dropsies, amenorrhea, worms, chronic nervous affec- 
tions, gout, paralysis, rheumatism, chronic peritonitis, pleuritis 
and pericarditis. 
Dose, one-fourth to one grain. (See Addenda.) 
CON. TING. COLOCYNTHIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Colocynthin. 
Dose, 2 to 8 drops. 
Derived from—Convallaria Multijlora. 
Common name—Solomon Seal. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Tonic, mucilaginous and mildly astringent. 
Employment—Leucorrhea, hemorrhoids and in uterine 
affections. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
CON. TINC. CONY ALLARIA. 
CORNIN. 
Derived from—Cornus Florida. 
Common names—Dogwood, Boxwood, Flowering Cornel. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Tonic, stimulant, anti-periodic and astringent. 
Specific action—Tonic effect upon the erectile tissues. 
Employment—lntermittent and other fevers, indigestion, 
debility, neuralgia, epileptic convulsions, hysteria, periodical 
dyspepsia and the convalescing stages of many acute diseases. 
In that distressing symptom of indigestion, termed heart- 
burn, it gives prompt relief. It has also gained considerable 
reputation in the cure of leucorrhoea, chronic diarrhea, and 
dysentery. 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TINC. CORNUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Conun, 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. Derived from—Corydalis Formosa. 
Common names—Turkey Corn, Turkey Pea, Stagger-weed 
etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, diuretic, anti-syphilitic, anti- 
scorbutic, resolvent, etc. 
Manifests its greatest power as an anti-syphilitic; Tonic 
influence over the eliminating emunctories. 
Employment—Scrofula, syphilis, cutaneous diseases, dropsy, 
debility, etc. 
It seldom disagrees with the stomach, and may be em- 
ployed as a tonic in irritable conditions of that organ. 
Dose, two grains. 
CORYDALIN. 
CON. TINC. CORYDALIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Corydalin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
CYPRIPEDIN. 
Derived from—Cypripedium Pubescens. 
Common names Wild Ladies' Slipper, Yellow Umbel, 
Nerve Root, American Valerian, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Anti-spasmodic, nervine, tonic, narcotic, dia- 
phoretic, and stimulant. 
Principal effect on the gray nerve tissue. 
Employment—Hysteria, chorea, nervous headache, neural- 
gia, hypochondria, nervous irritability, fevers, debility, am- 
menorrhea, epilepsy, typhus and typhoid fevers, nervous pro- 
stration, and reflex nervous irritation. 
There are many cases of idiosyncracy, etc., where opium 
does not act kindly. In these cases, and as a general nervine, 
the Cypripedin is very beneficially used. In those cases of 
hysteria, chorea, nervous headache, neuralgia, hypochon- 
driasis, etc.,which are aggravated by opium, this article is 
used with very happy results. There is no danger of its 
producing constipation, and its tonic property readers it very 
serviceable in diseases of debility. 
Pose, one to three grains-. 21 
CON. TING. CYPRIPEDIUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Cypripedin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
DIGITALIN. 
Derived from—Digitalis Purpurea. 
Common name—Fox-glove. 
Part used—The leaves. 
Properties—Narcotic, arterial sedative, alterative, resolvent, 
diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-aphrodisiac. 
Toxical impression is upon the cerebro-spinal system; It 
reduces the action of the heart and impairs nervous energy. 
Acts specifically upon the reproductive organs. 
Employment—Dropsies, pneumonia—both acute and chronic, 
hemoptysis, neuralgia, mania, epilepsy, pertussis, asthma, rheu- 
matism, disease of the heart—both functional and organic, 
croup, nervous affections of almost every type, to prevent 
abortion, glandular diseases, fever, and inflammations gene- 
rally; also in scrofxdous affections, chronic exanthema, local 
oedema, ulcers, tumors, diseases of the bones and joints, sper- 
maiorrhea from excessive venery, nymphmania, incontinence 
of urine, albuminuria and hyperesthesia. 
Digitalln exercises a powerful influence over tlie absor- 
bent system, hence its indication in cases of dropsical effu- 
sions. It has the reputation of possessing cumulative pro- 
perties, but this may be avoided by duly neutralizing the acidity 
cf the system previous to its exhibition. 
Dose, from one-eighth to one-half of one grain. 
CON. TINC. DIGITALIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Digitalin. 
Dose, 1 to 4 drops. 
Derived from—Dioscorea Viliosa. 
Common names— Wild Tam, Colic Boot, Devil''s Bone 9 etc. 
Part used— The Boot. 
DIOSCOREIN. 22 
Properties—Anti-spasmodic, expectorant, and diaphoretic. 
Specific action— Upon the mesenteric plexus. 
Employment—Bilious colic, cholera morbus, nausea attend- 
ing pregnancy, spasms, coughs, hepatic disorders, after-pains, 
flatulence, dysmenorrhea, hyperesthesia, painful nervous affec- 
tions, dysentery, and in ail cases, where an anti-spasmodic 
is required. 
Especially useful in the treatment of bilious colic and 
cholera morbus. It is prompt, safe, and reliable. 
Dose, from one-half to four grains. 
Properties, etc., similar to Dioscorein. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops, which can be repeated as desired. 
CON. TINC. DIOSCOREA. 
Common name—Trailing Arbutus, May Flower. 
Properties—Diuretic and astringent. 
Employment—ln diseases of urinary organs. 
Dose, 10 to 30 drops. 
CON. TINC. EPIGEA REPENS. 
ERGOTIN. 
Derived from—Ergota. {Secale Gornutum.) 
Common names—Ergot, Smut Rye. 
Properties—Emmenagogue and parturient. 
Employment—To produce uterine contraction, and for pain- 
ful menstruation. 
Dose, from one-sixteenth to one-half of one grain, re- 
peated as may be needed. 
Properties, etc., similar to Ergotin. 
Dose, 1 to 8 drops. 
CON. TINC. ERGOTA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Ergotin. 
Dose, 1 to 4 drops. 
OIL ERGOT. Derived from—Erigeron Canadense. 
Common names—Fire Weed, Canada Fleabane, CoU’i 
Tail, Scabious, etc. 
Part used—The Plant. 
Properties—Astringent, styptic, and diuretic. 
In haemoptysis, hemorrhage from the bowels and uterus, 
it is regarded as almost a specific. 
Employment—Uterine hemorrhage, hemoptysis, hemata- 
mesis, hematuria, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, uterine leu- 
coi'rhea, gonorrhea, gleet, gravel, and all other affections of the 
urinary apparatus. Locally, in rheumatic affections, enlarge- 
ment of the tonsils, neuralgia, spinal irritation, and hemorr- 
hoids. 
OIL OF ERIGERON. 
Dose, two to four drops, triturated with Sugar, or admini- 
stered in syrup of gum arabic. 
Derived from—Erythroxylon Coca. 
Common name—South American Coca. 
Part used—The Leaves. 
Properties—Nervine and stimulant. 
Employment—To increase nervous action, etc. 
Dose, one-quarter to one grain. 
ERYTHROXYLIN. 
CON. TINC. ERYTHROXYLON. 
Properties, etc., similar to Erythroxylin. 
Dose, five to twenty drops. 
EUONYMIN. 
Derived from—Euonymus Americanus. 
Common names— Waahoo, Burning Bush, etc. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Tonic, laxative, alterative, expectorant, and 
sedative. 
Its main office seems to be to manufacture bile for the 
duodenum. It will make gastric fluid, by its action on the 24 
coats of the stomach. It arouses the action of the pancreas 
and relieves the liver. 
Employment—Dyspepsia, constipation, dropsy, and as a 
powerful hepatic stimulant. (See Addenda.) 
Dose, one half to three grains. 
CON. TING. EUONYMUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Euonymin. 
Dose, 4 to 12 drops. 
COMP. EUONYMIN PILLS, S.C. 
Euonymin, | grain. 
Leptandrin, f grain. 
Podophylin. £ grain. 
1 grain-Pill. 
Employment—ln all cases, where a powerful hepatic stimu- 
lant and cathartic are required. 
Dose, one to three at night. 
EUPATORIN (Perfo.) 
Derived from—Eupatorium Perfoliatum. 
Common names—Boneset, Thoroughwort, etc. 
Part used—The Herb 
Properties—Aperient, emetic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, altera- 
tive, resolvent, tonic, anti-periodic, and mild stimulant. 
Manifests a tonic influence over the digestive apparatus, 
increases the secretion of bile, and extends its influence over 
the erectile tissues. 
Employment—lntermittent, remittent, typhoid and other 
fevers, coughs, colds, influenza, cata/rrh, dyspepsia, and debility. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TINC. EUPATORIUM (PERFO.) 
Properties, etc., similar to Eupatorin (Perfo.) 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 25 
Derived from—Eupatorium Purpureum. 
Common names—Queen of the Meadow, Gravel-weed, Joe 
pye. Trumpet-weed, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Diuretic, stimulant, astringent and ionic. 
Employment—Gravel, dropsy, gout, rheumatism, hema- 
turia, hematamesis, hemoptysis, dysentery, whooping cough, 
asthma, uterine debility, uterine leucorrhea, amenorrhea, 
and to curs impotence. 
Dose, one to four grains. 
EUPATORIN (PURPU.) (EUPURPURIN.) 
CON. TING. EUPATORIUM (PURPU.) 
Properties, etc., similar to Eupatorin (Purpu.) 
Dose, 4 to 13 drops. 
EUPHORBIN. 
Derived from—Euphorbia Corolatta. 
Common name—Bowman's Boot, Blooming spurge, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Emetic, cathartic, diaphoretic, expectorant, 
vermifuge, and arterial sedative. 
Employment—Fevers, dropsy, biliary congestions, worms, 
obstinate constipation, etc. 
Dose, one-quarter to three grains. 
FRAZERIN. 
Derived from—Frasera Carolinensis. 
Common name—American Colombo. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Tonic, stimulant, and mildly astringent. 
It directs its medicinal effects to the mucous membrane of 
the stomach and bowels, and exerts a tonic effect on the 
liver. 
Employment—lndigestion, debility, diarrhea, night-sweats, 
hysteria, grandly disorders, etc. 
It possesses no laxative properties, but, on the contrary. 
Is slightly astringent. As a tonic it will be accepted by the 26 
stomach, when other tonics are rejected, and its employment 
is admissible in the most extreme cases of debility. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
.CON, TING. FRAZERIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Frazerin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
GELSEMIN. 
Derived from—Gelseminum Sempervirens. 
Common names— Yellow Jessamine, Wild Jessamine, Wood- 
line, etc. 
Part used—Bark of the Boot. 
Properties—Febrifuge, nervine, anti-spasmodic, relaxant, 
alterative, emmenagogue, parturifacient, styptic, and na/rcotic. 
Special influence on the capillary circulation of the mucous 
membrane, lessening the hypersemia and removing the en- 
gorgement. It controls inflammation and arrests exudation, 
and has a quieting influence over the nervous system, and 
completely relieves tormina and tenesmus. 
Employment—Fevers, pneumonia, pleuritis, rheumatism, 
hysteria, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, gonorrhea, chorea, sper- 
matorrhea, epilepsy, paralysis, after-pains, convulsions, hic- 
cough, whooping cough, to expel worms, cholera, cholera morbus, 
cholera-infantum, dysentery, neuralgia, anaemia, diseases of 
the eye, earn, to produce sleep, for destruction of animalculas in 
the body, catarrh of the bladder and urethra, leucorrhea, and 
externally in erysipelas. 
Especially valuable in the treatment of fevers and hemor- 
rhage of every kind; combined with Quinine, Hydrastin, or 
Cerasein, it is valuable in the treatment of intermittent fever. 
In acute diseases it is better to give the Gelsemin in doses 
of one-sixteenth to one-eighth of one grain every one, two, or 
three hours. 
The following recipe has been found very efficacious in 
the treatment of spermatorrhea: 
If—Gelsemin - - - grs. viij. 
Lupulin - - - - “ xlviij. 
Mix and divide into sixteen powders, give one at night, on retiring. It is an invaluable remedy in dysentery;— Give 
one-tenth to one-quarter of one grain after each evacuation, 
until cured. 
Average dose, one-eighth to one grain. 
Residents in a warm climate require a larger dose than 
those in a cold one. 
Properties, etc., same as Gelsemin. 
Its action is much quicker than the powder, consequently 
is preferred in acute cases. 
Dose, 2 to 10 drops, repeated as may be necessary. 
An over dose, or too frequent repetition will cause “double 
vision ” (the constitutional effect on the eye), also drooping of 
the eyelids. 
COK. TING. GELSEMINUM. 
Common name—Gentian. 
Properties— Tonic. 
Employment—ln all cases where a tonic is required. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
CON. TING. GENTIAN A. 
GERANIIN. 
Derived from—Geranium Maculatum. 
Common names—Crane's-bill, Purple Crow-foot, Alum 
Root, Spotted Geranium, etc. 
Specific action—To stimulate and contract the caliber of 
tho capillary vessels of the mucous membrane, and to inter- 
rupt the exudation in catarrhal affections. 
Employment—Dysentery, diarrhea, hemoptysis, hematuria, 
passive hemorrhages, apthous sore mouths, leucorrhea, gleet, 
diabetes, and all hemorrhagic affections of the mucous sur- 
faces. 
It promotes the secretive power of the mucous surfaces, 
and leaves them moist and invigorated in their functions. 
» The Geraniin is excellent in the treatment of dysentery 
and diarrhea, after the use of proper evacuants; also, in the 
latter stages of cholera infantum. 
Dose, one to three grains. 28 
CON. TING. GERANIUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Geraniin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
OIL GINGER (JAMAICA). 
Derived from—Zingiber Officinale. 
Common name—Ginger. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Stimulant, carminative, sialagogue, rubefacient, 
and stomachic. 
Employment—Flatulency, fains and cramps in the stomach, 
and where a pure stimulant is required. 
Dose, one drop. 
CON. TING. GINGER. 
Properties, etc., similar to Oil Ginger (Jamaica). 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
GOSSYPIIN. 
Derived from— Gossypium Herbaceum. 
Common name—Cotton Root. 
Part used—Bark of Root. 
The hark of the Cotton Root has been highly recommend- 
ed as an emmenagogue and diuretic. We have prepared the 
Gossypiin at the earnest request of several physicians who 
have used the crude article to a great extent. 
Dose, from one to five grains. 
CON. TINC. GOSSYPIUM. 
Employment, same as Gossypiin. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. HAMAMELIN. 
Derived from—Hamamelis Virginica. 
Common names— Wich-Hazel, Winter-bloom, Spotted 
Alder, etc. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Astringent, tonic, and sedative. 
Specific action—Upon the mucous membrane of the 
vagina, uterus, urethra, bladder and ureters. 
Employment—Dia/rrhea, dysentery, hemorrhages, stomati- 
tis, leucorrhea, gleet, vaginitis, catarrh of the bladder, prosta- 
titis, bronchorrhea. ozcena and ardor urinae. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TINC. HAMAMELIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Hamamelin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
HELONIN. 
Derived from—Helonias Dioica. 
Common names— Unicorn, False Unicorn, Drooping Star- 
wort, Helonias, Devil’s Bit, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, diuretic, vermifuge, and em- 
menagogue. 
Exerts its power principally over the kidneys, bladder, 
ureters, urethra, uterus, and vagina, and to stimulate the 
assimilating organs. 
Employment—Prolapsus uteri, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, 
leucorrhea, to prevent miscarriage, dyspepsia, worms, diabetes, 
albuminuria and atrophy. 
Especially useful in debility of the uterus and its ap- 
pendages. In chronic gastritis, and where there is much 
gastric irritabiliy, it will be tolerated by the stomach, when 
other tonics are rejected. 
Dose, two to four grains. 30 
CON. TING. HELONIAS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Helonin, 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
ELIXIR HELONIN COMP. (See Elixirs). 
ELIXIR HELONIAS COMP. No. 2. (See Elixirs). 
CON. HELONIAS COMP. 
WITH AVENA. 
Helonin, 15 grs. 
Viburnin,.. .15 grs. 
Dioscorein, .. 3 grs. 
Gelsemin f grs. 
A vena, 11 grs. 
To eacli fluid ounce. 
A powerful uterine tonic with nerve stimulant. In all 
anaemic conditions, and in difficult and deficient menstruation, 
it will be found most beneficial. 
Dose, 10 to 12 drops 8 times a day, (or oftener, when indi- 
cated) in hot water. 
CON. TING. HYDRANGEA. 
Common names—Hydrangea, Seven harks, etc. 
Properties—Tonic, sialagogue, cathartic, diuretic, stomachic, 
and lithonVriptic. 
Employment—For gravel and to increase the Jtow of urine, 
either in retention or suppression. 
Dose, 15 to 30 drops. 
HYDRASTIN. 
Derived from—Hydrastis Canadensis. 
Common names—Golden Seal, Yellow Puccoon, Ground 
Raspberry, Tumeric Boot, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Laxative, chologogue, alterative, resolvent, tonic, 
diuretic, antiseptic, etc. 
Specific action—Pome to the muscles and healing to the 
mucous membrane. 31 
Upon the liver it acts with equal certainty and efficacy. 
As a chologogue and deohstruent it has few equals. In affec- 
tions of the spleen, mesentery, and abdominal viscera gener- 
ally, it is an efficient and reliable remedy. Also in scrofula, 
glandular, and skin diseases generally. 
cj / o %J 
Employment—Leucorrhea, gonorrhea, gleet, cystitis, fevers, 
dyspepsia, constipation, piles, ophthalmia, otorrhea, catarrh, 
indigestion, debility, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, constipa- 
tion, piles, myalgia, debility, and all morbid and critical dis- 
charges. Also externally in cutaneous diseases and ulcers. 
Dose, one to two grains. (See Addenda.) 
CON. TING. HYDRASTIS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Hydrastin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
HYDRASTIN MURIATE. 
Properties—Tonic and diuretic. 
Special action on the mucous membrane; particularly 
applicable in exanthematous fevers, as scarlatina and diph- 
theria, as it prevents the solution of continuity. 
Employment—Whenever a pure tonic and diuretic is de- 
sired, especially in chronic gastritis, and chronic opthalmia. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
HYDRASTIN SULPHATE. 
Readily soluble in hot water to be used for injections in 
feucorrhea, in which it is especially indicated. 
Properties, employment, etc., similar to the Muriate. 
Dose, one to two grains. 
ELIXIR HYDRASTIN COMP. (See Elixirs). 
H Y O SC Y AMIN. 
Derived from—Hyoscyamus Niger. 
Common name—Henbane. 
Part used—The Herb, Properties—Anodyne, anti-spasmodic, soporific, sedative, 
narcotic, diuretic, and laxative. 
Stimulates the brain and nervous system in low forms of 
fever, and whenever there is great prostration. 
Employment—Neuralgia, gout, rheumatism, asthma,whoop- 
ing cough, croup, chronic cough, hypercesthesis, cramps, con- 
vulsions, nervous pains, catarrhal affections, bronchitis, laryn- 
gitis, typhus and typhoid fevers. 
In large doses, narcotic and dangerous. Usually given 
where Opium disagrees, and where constipation is to be 
avoided. 
Dose, one-eighth to one grain. 
CON. TING. HYOSCYAMUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Hyoscyamin. 
Dose, 4 to 13 drops. 
INULIN. 
Derived from—lnula Helenium. 
Common name—Elecampane. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Aromatic stimulant, tonic and expectorant. 
Employment—Chronic pulmonary affections, dyspepsia, 
etc. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TINC. INULA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Inulin, 
Dose, 10 to 30 drops. 
IRISIN. 
Derived from—lris Versicolor. 
Common name—Blue Flag. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, resolvent, sialagogue, laxative, diu- 
retic, anti-syphilitic, vermifuge, etc. 
Stimulates the lymphatics, absorbents, skin and kidneys, 
and is a powerful hepatic stimulant. 33 
Employment—Scrofula, syphilis, gonorrhea, dropsy, rheu- 
matism, glandula/r swellings, eruptions of the skin, and affec- 
tions of the liver and spleen, and whenever there is a low con- 
dition of the excretions. 
Irisin is justly esteemed as one of our most valuable alter- 
atives. (See Addenda.) 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TING. IRIS YER. 
Properties, etc., similar to Irisin. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
Derived from—lpomcea Jalapa. 
Common name—Jalap. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—An irritant hydrogogue cathartic. 
Manifests its power especially on the serous tissues, and 
relieves the organs of fluids resulting from exudation. 
Employment—Dropsy, fevers, chronic synovitis, to prevent 
effusion and extensive exudation, and whenever a powerful 
local cathartic is indicated. (See Addenda.) 
Dose, three grains. 
JALAPIN. 
CON. TINC. JALAPA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Jalapin. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
JUGLANDIN. 
Derived from—Juglans Cinerea. 
Common names—Butternut, White Walnut, etc. 
Part used—Bark of the Root. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, chologogue, laxative, deobstru- 
ent, detergent and diuretic, and in large doses emetic and ca- 
thartic. 
Acts specially as a tonic to the mucous membrane and 
dermoid tissue, and increases slightly the action of the kid- 
neys. 34 
Employment—Fevers, dysentery, dyspepsia, piles, jaundice, 
hepatic and cutaneous disorders, diseases of the urina/ry appa- 
ratus, habitual constipation, and all visceral derangements. 
Of exceeding value in the treatment of fevers attended 
with gastric and enteric irritability. It operates without irri- 
tation, and leaves the bowels in a soluble condition. 
(See Addenda.) 
Dose, two to five grains. 
CON. TING. JUGLANS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Juglandin. 
Dose, 10 to 30 drops. 
CON. TINC. KRAMERIA. 
Common name—Bhatany. 
Properties—Astringent and slightly tonic. 
Employment—Dysentery, chronic diarrhea, hemorrhage, 
{internal and external). 
Dose, 5 to 30 drops. 
Derived from—Leontodon Taraxacum. 
Common name—Dandelion. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Tonic, diuretic, aperient and hepatic excitant. 
Imparts tone to the liver, and possesses a decided influence over 
the glandular system. 
Employment—ls a most valuable remedy in dysentery, espe- 
cially of a malarial character ; also, in diseases of the digestive 
organs, hepatic derangements, congestion and chronic inflam- 
mation of the liver and spleen, and in dropsical affections de- 
pendent on obstructions of the abdominal viscera. It is contra- 
indicated in acute inflammatory diseases. 
Dose, two to four grains. 
LEONTODIN. 
CON. TINC. TARAXACUM. 
Properties and employment, similar to Leontodin. 
Dose, 8 to 20 drops 35 
Derived from—Leptandra Virginica. 
Common names—Black Boot, Culver’s Boot, Culver's 
Physic, etc. 
\ Part used—The Boot. 
• Properties—Alterative, deobstruent, chologogue, laxative, and 
tonic. 
Specific influence to stimulate the stomach, bowels and 
liver. As an eliminating agent, it increases the powers of the 
emunetories. Its best effect is seen in chronic diseases. 
Employment—Fevers of every type, dysentery, diarrhea, 
amyloid and fatty degeneration, diabetes, cholera infantum, 
dyspepsia, jaundice, piles, laryngitis, bronchitis, and other 
affections of the throat and chest, chronic diarrhea, glandular 
affections, to correct and stimulate the hepatic secretions 
in those cases where it is desirable not to produce debility 
by drastic alvine evacuations. It operates silently, yet 
surely. 
LEFT ANDREW, 
Combined with Collinsonin, it is especially valuable in 
the treatment of chronic dysentery and diarrhea, for the 
treatment of children and delicate females, and chronic 
diseases, where there is deficiency of the proper biliary 
secretion, and where the former use of drastic cathartics 
render their repetition inadmissible, or any inflammatory 
condition of the stomach and bowels; the bowels can be 
moved and the secretions regulated with Leptandrin without 
danger of further prostration. Is used with Podophyllin 
to qualify the action of the latter. The Leptandrin as pre- 
pared by us, will not harden by exposure to heat and moisture. 
Dose, two to four grains. (See Addenda.) 
Properties, etc., similar to Leptandrin. 
Dose, 8 to 20 diops. 
CON TINC. LEPTANDRIA. 
LOBELIN. 
Derived from—Lobelia Inflata. 
Common names—lndian Tobacco, Emetic Wood, etc. 
Part used—The Herb. 36 
Properties—Emetic, diaphoretic, expectorant, nervine, anti 
spasmodic, diuretic, resolvent, and relaxant. 
Employment—Group, pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping 
cough, asthma, influenza, catarrh, hysteria, chorea, convul- 
sions, poisoning, suspended animation, tetanus, false labor 
pains, sick headache, epilepsy, neuralgia, febrile diseases, cuta- 
neous erruptions. Externally for abscesses and ulcers, and as 
an enema for the relief of hernia. 
Dose, as an emetic, from one to three grains in warm 
water; repeated, if necessary, in ten minutes, until effect is 
produced. 
As diaphoretic and expectorant, from one-quarter to one- 
half of one grain. 
In most cases it is better to give a small quantity of Lo- 
belin, and repeat as often as may be necessary. 
Dose, from one-quarter to three grains. 
CON. TINC. LOBELIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Lobelin. 
Dose, as an emetic, from one to four fluid drachms. 
As a diaphoretic and expectorant, from five to twenty 
drops. 
OLEO-RESIN OF LOBELIA INFLATA. 
Properties—Emetic, relaxant, expectorant, etc. 
Above is often made into pills and ointment. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
OIL OF LOBELIA SEED. 
This is the fixed oil of the seed. 
Properties similar to the Lobelia. 
The oil is given in doses from two to five drops, triturated 
with a little loaf sugar. It is also used in combination with 
the Oils of Capsicum and Stillingia, for an external applica- 
tion in many cases. LUPULIN. 
Derived from—Humulus Lupulus. 
Common name—Hops. 
Part used—The Strobiles, or Cones. 
The Lupulin under consideration should not he con- 
founded with the pollen of the hops, 
Properties—Nervine, hypnotic, febrifuge, diuretic, anti- 
periodic, and tonic. 
It imparts tone and vigor to the nervous system, and 
relieves hyperassthesia. 
Employment—Dyspepsia, delirium tremens, hysteria, after- 
pains, chordee, spermatorrhea, intermittent fevers, typhus 
fever, typho-mania, chronic gastritis and promotes sleep, 
without producing the narcotic effects of opium, or consti- 
pating the bowels, and does not disorder the stomach. 
See article on Gelsemin. 
Dose, one to two grains. 
CON. TING. HUMULUS LUP. 
Properties and employment similar to Lupulin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
ELIXIR LUPULIN COMP. (See Elixibs.) 
LYCOPIN. 
Derived from—Lycopus Virginicus. 
Common names—Water Horehound, Bugle Weed, Sweet 
Bugle, etc. 
Part used—The Herb. 
Properties—Astringent, styptic, sedative, and tonic. 
Specific action—Tonic stimulant, and astringent to the 
mucous membrane, especially to that of the bronchia. 
Employment—■lncipient phthisis, hemoptysis, hematamesis, 
hematuria, uterine and other hemorrhages, diabetes, chronic 
diarrhea and dysentery, cardiac affections, broncJwrrhea, 
chronic bronchitis and leucorrhea. 
Dose, from one to four grains. 38 
CON. TINC. LYCOPUS. 
Properties, etc, similar to Lycopin. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
MACROTIN, OR CIMICIFUGIN. 
Derived from—Cimicifuga Bacemosa. 
Common names—Black Cohosh, Deer Weed, Rattle Boot, 
Black Snake Boot, Squaw Boot, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Alterative, anti-spasmodio, stimulant, diaphore- 
tic, diuretic, expectorant, resolvent, nervine, emmenagogue, 
parturient, tonic, narcotic, and metastatic. 
Possesses great power over exanthematous fevers, trans 
fers to the skin eruptive diseases, which have receded from 
the skin to the mucous membrane, gives tone and energy to 
the nervous system and contributes to the generation of 
nerve force. 
Employment Amenorrhea, leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, 
hysteria, chorea, chlorosis, to facilitate delivery, rheumatism, 
coughs, colds, asthma, whooping cough, phthisis, small-pox, 
croup, convulsions, epilepsy, neuralgia, scrofula, indigestion, 
typhoid fever, scarlatina_ diphtheria, prolapsus uteri, gonor- 
rhea, gleet, spermatorrhea, intermittent fever, cutaneous dis- 
eases, bronchitis, laryngitis. 
As a parturient, is quite as sure to increase the contractile 
power of the uterus as the Ergot, hut is not as violent in its 
elfects, and may be given where the safety of the child 
would be endangered by the administration of the secale 
cornutum. 
Dose, one to two grains. As a parturient, two to three 
grains; to be repeated in from thirty to sixty minutes, if nec- 
essary. 
CON. TINC. MACROTYS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Macrotin- 
Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 39 
OIL MALE FERN. 
Derived from—Aspidium Filix Mas. 
Common name—Male Fern. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Anthelmintic, etc. 
Employment—To aid in expelling tape worm, and other 
parasites. 
Dose, 8 to 20 drops; to be repeated as case requires. 
MENISPERMIN. 
Derived from—Menispermum Ganadense. 
Common names— Yellow Perilla, Moonseed, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, laxative, diuretic, stimulant, 
and resolvent. 
Exerts its influence upon the gastric and salivary glands, 
and as a solvent in chronic adhesions. It stimulates the 
absorbent system, and promotes the depurative action of the 
kidneys, resolving calculous deposits, and favoring their ex- 
pulsion. 
Employment Scrofula, syphilitic infections, cutaneous 
eruptions, gout, rheumatism, hepatic torpor, constipation, loss 
of appetite, indigestion, glandular enlargements, chronic gas- 
tritis, hypertrophy of the liver, tuberculous affections, gravelly 
disorders, and dropsy. (See Addenda.) 
Dose, one to four grains. 
CON. TINC. MENISPERMUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Menispermin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
MYRICIN. 
Derived from—Myrica Cerifera. 
Common name—Bayherry. 
Part used—Bark of the Root. 
Properties—Alterative, astringent, stimulant, diuretic, anti- 
spasmodic, styptic, and anti-syphilitic. 40 
Imparts tone to the mucous membrane, especially where 
there is softening. 
Employment—Apthous affections, scrofula, diarrhea (espe- 
cially that form of diarrhea connected with phthisis and 
scrofula), dysentery, jaundice, leucorrhea, catarrh, 'polypus 
fistula, suppression of urine, to allay false labor pains, burns 
chancres, for softening and glandular degeneration, latter stages 
of phthisis, chronic bronchitis, scarlatina, diphtheria, chronic 
gonorrhea, gleet, atony of the digestive apparatus, and general 
debility, and whenever a stimulating astringent is needed. As 
an alterative it must be given in combination with some laxa- 
tive, to obviate its constipating tendency. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
Properties, etc., similar to Myrica. 
Dose, 8 to 20 drops. 
CON. TINC. MYRICA. 
Derived from—Phytolacca Decandra. 
Common names—Poke Boot, Garget, Scoke, Pigeon Berry, 
Coakum, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Alterative, resolvent, deobstruent, detergent, 
anti-syphilitic, antiscorbutic, anti-herpetic, diuretic, laxative’, 
slightly narcotic, and in larger doses emetic and cathartic. 
Specific influence on the mucous membrane of the stomach, 
bowels and rectum, (particulary the latter). 
Employment—Rheumatism, scrofula, syphilis, gonorrhea, 
salt rheum, itch, and other cutaneous diseases, glandular af- 
fections, as tuberculosis of the liver, spleen, etc., carcinoma, 
hepatic torpor, hemorrhoids, ulceration of the rectum, pro- 
lapsus ani, fissure of the rectum, and externally as an appli- 
cation in chancre. See Addenda. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
PHYTOLACCIN. 
CON. TINC. PHYTOLACCA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Phytolaccin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 41 
PRUNIN. 
Derived from—Prunus Virginiana. (Cerasus Serotina). 
Common names— Wild Cherry, Black Cherry, etc. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Stimulant, tonic, expectorant, and in largo 
doses sedative. 
Almost a specific for phthisis and other pulmonary affec- 
tions. Acts as a sedative to the pulmonary circulation, 
reduces congestion, subdues inflammation, and gives tone to 
the pulmonary tissues. 
Employment—Coughs, colds, incipient phthisis, dyspepsia, 
hectic fever, debility, scrofula, and typhoid pneumonia. 
Dose, two to three grains. 
CON. TING. PRUNUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Prunin. 
Dose, 10 to 15 drops. 
POPULIN. 
Derived from—Populus Tremuloides. 
Common names— Upland Poplar, White Poplar, Quaking 
Aspen, etc. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Alterative, tonic, diuretic, stomachic, depurative, 
vermifuge, diaphoretic, anti-periodic, and febrifuge. 
Specific influence—A direct tonic to the stomach, bowels, 
bladder and urethra—and exerts a healing influence on the 
mucous membrane generally. 
Employment Indigestion, flatulence, worms, hysteria, 
jaundice, fevers, cutaneous diseases, scalding and suppression 
of urine, night sweats, catarrh of the bladder, chronic gleet, 
prurigo, and chronic debility of the gastric mucous membrane. 
As a remedy for frequent and painful micturition, accom- 
panied with heat or scalding, the Populin, combined with a 
little tincture of Myrrh, perhaps stands unrivalled. 
Dose, two to four grains. 42 
CON. TING. POPULUS. 
Properties, etc., similar to Populin. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
OIL OF POPULUS. 
Valuable as aa external application for burns, sore nipples, 
abrasions of tbe skin, and various eruptions. 
In its influence it seems to partake of tbe character of the 
balsams. 
For some forms of the eczema, salt rheum, excoriated nip- 
ples, healthy ulcers, etc., this will be found one of the most 
efficient applications. 
PODOPHYLLIN. 
Derived trOTQ.—Podophyllum Peltatum. 
Common names—Mandrake and May Apple. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Emetic, cathartic, chologogue, resolvent, altera- 
tive, diuretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, vermifuge. 
Specific influence—ls an excitant to the glandular system 
generally, especially to the liver; facilitates the elimination of 
morbific matter from the blood, by the mucous surface. Is a 
wonderful solvent, especially of recent adhesions, and is of 
great benefit in defibrinizing the blood. 
Employment—Fevers and inflammations of almost every 
type, all disorders of the liver, spleen, and other viscera, 
croup, pneumonia, rheumatism, both acute and chronic, 
scrofula, indigestion, venereal diseases, jaundice, piles, consti- 
pation, dropsy, gravel, inflammation of the bladder, suppres- 
sion and retention of the urine, eruptions of the skin, amenor- 
rhea, leucorrhea, opihalmia, otorrhea, and goitre. 
In large doses, say from three to five grains, Podophyllin 
is an active emeto-cathartic; its operation is attended with 
copious bilious discharges, a lingering, death-like nausea, and 
frequently with severe griping pains in the small intestines. 
Vomiting seldom occurs until from two to four hours after the medicine has been administered. From this we learn 
that the unpleasant symptoms arise from the acrid character 
of the morbid matters dislodged. 
It has the most remarkable power, in connection with 
Olive Oil, of removing biliary concretions. Administer a 
full cathartic dose in combination with Euonymin and Cau- 
lophyllin, at night, on retiring; the following morning, as 
soon as the nausea has subsided, give from four to eight 
ounces of Olive Oil. 
It is indicated in all cases where mercurials are given, and 
usually acts like the mercurial preparations. Yfhen given 
alone, its operation as a cathartic is slow, requiring from six 
to twelve hours for its full effects. If it is desirable to pro- 
duce catharsis sooner than that, it is well to combine it with 
the bitartrate of Potassa, or Jalapin. Exercise caution in 
cases of inflammation or high state of irritation of the stomach 
and bowels. 
The average cathartic dose of Podophyllin is two grains; 
an emeto-cathartic dose, from three to five grains, although 
one or two grains will frequently vomit; as an alterative, 
from one-eighth to one-half of one grain. (See Addenda.) 
CON. TING. PODOPHYLLUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Podophyllin. 
Dose, as an alterative and cathartic, from 2 to 15 drops. 
PODOPHYLLIN (Neutral). 
Properties, etc., similar to the Podophyllin, with the ex- 
ception that it does not irritate the mucous membrane of the 
stomach and bowels, and is specially useful for administration 
to infirm people and children; also, in paralysis, where irri- 
tation should be avoided. 
Dose, one-quarter to two grains. 
CON. TING. PODOPHYLLUM (Neutral), 
Properties, etc., similar to Podophyllin Neutral, 
Dose, 2 to 15 drops, 44 
Employment—ln all cases where an active cathartic is in- 
dicated. 
PODOPHYLLIN PILLS, 1 gr.—S. C. 
Above Pills are more drastic in their action than the Comp. 
Podophyllin Pills. 
COMP. PODOPHYLLIN PILLS—S. C. 
Podophyllin, 
Leptandrin, 
«a**nd«Pifc 
Employment—ln all cases where an active cathartic and 
alterative is indicated. 
ELIXIR PODOPIIYLLIN COMP. (See Elixirs). 
PTELEIN. 
Derived from—Ptelea Trifoliata. 
Common names—Wafer-ash. Shrubby Trefoil, etc. 
Part used—The Bark of the Boot. 
Properties— Tonic, stimulant, and alterative. 
Manifests its power as a tonic and stimulant to the kid- 
neys, bladder and mucous membrane, and excites the glandu- 
lar system, increases the quantity of urine and stimulates the 
liver. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TING. PTELEA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Ptelein. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
CON. TING. PULSATILLA. 
Common names—Pulsatilla, Pasque Flower. 
Properties—Nervine, alterative, anti-spasmodic, etc. 
Employment— To allay nervous irritability, nausea, spasms, 
diarrhea, incontinence of urine, etc. 
Dose, one to five drops. 45 
RHEIN. 
Derived from—Rheum Palmatum. 
Common name—Rhubarb. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Cathartic, alterative, laxative, tonic, resolvent, 
chologogue, and antiseptic. 
Employment—Dyspepsia and its concomitant symptoms, 
heartburn, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery 
colic, atonic dropsy, chlorosis, mucous cachexies, scrofula, dia- 
betes, mellitus, fevers, hemorrhoids, jaundice, biliary calculi, 
asthenic catarrhs, etc. 
Dose, one to four grains. 
CON. TINC. RHEUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Rhein. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops. 
RHUSIN. 
Derived from—Rhus Olabrum. 
Common names—Sumach, Upland Sumach, etc. 
Part used—Bark of the Boot. 
Properties—Tonic, astringent, and antiseptic. 
Is one of the most valuable of the astringent tonics. It is 
healing and soothing to the mucous membrane of the 
stomach and bowels, and is very useful in the treatment of 
chronic diarrhea occurring in consumptive patients, and 
exerts a healthful influence upon the blood and digestive 
organs. 
Employment—Diarrhea, dysentery, apthous and mercurial 
sore mouth, diabetes, leucorrhea, gonorrhea, hectic fever, sere 
fula, and externally in ulceration and hemorrhoids. 
Dose, one or two grains. 
Properties, etc., similar to Rhusin. 
Dose two to ten drops. 
CON. TINC. RHUS. Common name—Blackberry Root. 
Properties—Tonic, and astringent. 
Employment—Diarrhea, dysentery, cholera-infantum, pas- 
sive hemorrhage from stomach, etc. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
CON. TING. RUBUS YIL. 
CON. TING. RUDEBECKIA. 
Common name—Thimbleioeed. 
Properties—Tonic, diuretic, and balsamic. 
Employment—Bright's disease, and enlargement of spleen. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
RUMIN. 
Derived from—Bum,ex Grispus. 
Common names— Yellow Dock, Sour Dock, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, resolvent, detergent, antiscorbutic, 
mildly astringent and laxative, much like Rhubarb. 
Manifests its influence particularly on the lymphatic and 
glandular systems, and tonic to the secondary digestive 
process. 
Employment—Scrofula, rheumatism, scorbutus, salt rheum, 
leucorrhea, syphilis, cutaneous eruptions, phthisis, and cancer. 
Dose, three grains. 
Properties, etc., similar to Rumin. 
Dose, 10 to 15 drops. 
CON. TING. RUMEX. 
CON, .TING. SABINA. 
Common name—Savin. 
Properties—Stimulant, JUmmenagogue, anihelimentic. diu- 
retic, and diaphoretic. 
Dose, 2 to 10 drops. SANGUINARIN. 
Derived from—Sanguinaria Canadensis. 
Common names—Blood Root, Bed Puccoon, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Emetic, sedative, febrifuge, stimulant, tonic, 
alterative, resolvent, diuretic, emmenagogue, detergent, anti- 
septic, expectorant, laxative, errhine, escharotic, and anti- 
periodic. 
Primary influence over the circulation, increasing the 
action of the heart; secondary influence—arterial sedative. 
Employment—Fevers, pneumonia, croup, influenza, rheu- 
matism, amenorrhea, whooping cough, asthma, constipation, 
gravel, scrofula, jaundice, dropsy, dyspepsia, and externally 
in cutaneous affections, indolent ulcers, and chancres. 
Dose, one to three grains. (See Addenda.) 
CON. TING. SANGUINARIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Sanguinarin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
Derived from—Scutellaria Lateriflora. 
Common names—Blue Scullcap, Mad Dog Weed, etc. 
Part used—The Herb. 
Properties—Nervine, tonic, diuretic, and anti-spasmodic. 
Manifests itself more particularly on the gray nerve tissue. 
Is of great virtue in fevers and other affections where the 
gray nerve tissue has undergone partial degeneration, quiet- 
ing the nervous system in many cases, where other nervines 
entirely fail. The nervous excitability, restlessness, and 
wakefulness attending acute and chronic diseases, can easily 
be controlled and sleep procured. 
Employment—Convulsions, chorea, delirium, hysteria, dys- 
menorrhea, neuralgia, nervous debility, and urinary disorders. 
Dose, from one to two grains. 
SCUTELLARIN. 
Properties, etc., similar to Scutellarin. 
Dose, 3 to 10 drops. 
CON. TINC. SCUTELLARIA. 48 
SENECIN, 
Derived from—Senecio Gracilis. 
Common names—Life Root, JJnkum, Cough Weed, Female 
Regulator, etc. 
Part used—The Plant. 
Properties—Diuretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, 
expectorant, pectoral, alterative, and toi\ic. 
Especially adapted to defective uterine functions, arising 
from a vitiated condition of tire system. 
Employment —Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, 
hysteria, gravel, strangury, chlorosis, dropsy, dysentery, gon- 
orrhea, coughs, colds, loss of appetite, debility, and scrofula and 
phthisis, when connected with derangement of uterine func- 
tions. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TINC. SENECIO. 
Properties, etc., similar to Senecin. 
Dose, 8 to 30 drops. 
CON. TING. SENNA. 
Common name—Alex Senna. 
Properties— Cathartic, 
Employment—As a purgative, and in aU forms of febrile 
disorders. 
Dose, 10 to 25 drops. 
CON. TINC. SILPHIUM. 
Common name—Rosin Weed. 
Properties—Diuretic, expectorant, emetic, and febrifuge. 
Employment—lntermittent fever, coughs, asthma, and pul- 
monary affections. 
Dose, 15 to 30 drops. 49 
SMILACIN. 
Derived from—Smilax Officinalis. 
Common name—Sarsaparilla. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, resolvent, detergent, diaphoretic, and 
stimulant. 
Employment—Scrofula, venereal diseases, rheumatism, cu- 
taneous diseases, etc. 
Dose, two to five grains. 
Properties, etc., similar to Smilacin. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
CON. TING. SMILAX. 
Derived from—Solidago Odora. 
Common name—Sweet Scented Ooldeiwod. 
Properties—Aromatic, stimulant, carminative, and diuretic, 
Employment—Pain in the stomach and bowels, flatulence, 
suppression of urine, inflammation of the kidneys and blad- 
der, and for inhalation in diseases of the respiratory organs. 
Dose, from two to five drops, triturated with sugar, and 
repeated every thirty or sixty minutes, until relief is obtained. 
OIL OF SOLIDAGO. 
CON. TING. SPIGELIA. 
Common name—Pink-Root, 
Properties— Vermifuge, 
Employment—To expel worms. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops, 
STILLINGIN. 
Derived from—Siillingia Sylvatica. 
Common names—Queen's Boot, Queen’s Delight, Yaw Boot, 
Marcory, Coek-up-hat, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Alterative, resolvent, stimulant, tonic, diuretic, 
anti-syphilitic, etc. 50 
It exerts a stimulating and exciting Influence upon the 
fauces, trachea, and bronchia, and bronchial mucous capil- 
laries. 
Employment—Scrofula, syphilis, leucorrhea, gonorrhea, 
cutaneous diseases, incontinence of urine, impotence, sterility, 
rheumatism, bronchitis, stomatitis, chronic pneumonia, gleet, 
and mercurial erythema. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TING. STILLINGIA. 
Properties, etc., similar to Stillingin. 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
OIL STILLINGIA. 
Used externally as a counter-irritant and discutient. Dis- 
solved in Alcohol, either alone, or combined with the Oils 
of Lobelia and Capsicum, it is applied to painful rheumatic 
swellings, contractions of the joints, curvature of the spine, 
and to discuss indolent tumors. 
CON. COMP. STILLINGIA ALTERATIVE. 
R—Rad. Stillingia Sylvatica, Rad. Corydalis Formosa, 
Rad. Phytolacca Decandria, Rad. Iris Versicolor, Cort, 
Xanthoxylum Fraxineum, Fol. Chimaphila Umbellata, Sem. 
Cardamomum. 
This is a powerful and efficient alterative, and is adapted 
to fulfil the morbid indications of disease. 
Employment—Syphilitic, strumous, cancerous, cutaneous 
and rheumatic affections; bronchitis, hepatic derangements, 
leucorrhea, etc, and every morbid cachexy, where a powerful 
alterative and depurative is indicated. 
Dose, one to five drops, thiy e or four times a day in a little 
water, sweetened if desired. 
The Comp. Syrup of Stillingia may be readily prepared by 
adding one ounce of this preparation to thirty-two of simple 
syrup, and flavoring as desired. N ELIXIR STILLINGIA COMP (See Elixirs.) 
CON. TING. TRIFOLIUM. 
Derived from—Trifolium Pratense. 
Common name—Red Glover. 
Part used—The Blossoms. 
Properties—Anti-spasmodic, stimulant, and detergent. 
Employment—Said to be excellent in cancerous difficulties, 
ulcers and whooping cough. 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
TRILLIIN. 
Derived from—Trillium Pendulum. 
Common names—Beth Boot, Birth-root, etc. 
Part used—The Root. 
Properties—Astringent, styptic, alterative, tonic, diaphoretic, 
expectorant, antiseptic, and emmenagogue. 
Is astringent to the mucous membrane. 
Employment—Hemorrhages, either external or internal, 
leucorrhea, prolapsus uteri, menorrhagia, dyspepsia, whooping 
cough, asthma, immoderate flow of the lochia, bronchorrhea, 
and spermatocele. 
Dose, two to four grains. 
CON. TING. TRILLIUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Trilliia, 
Dose, 10 to 20 drops. 
CON. TINC. UYA—URSI. 
Common names— TJva- Ursi, Bearberry, etc. 
Properties—Astringent, diuretic, and tonic. 
Employment—Chronic diarrhea, dysentery, diseases of the 
kidneys, etc. 
Dose, 15 to SO drops. 52 
YERATRIN. 
Derived ivcm.— Veratrum Viride. 
Common names—American Hellebore, Swamp Hellebore, 
Itch Weed, Indian Poke, etc. 
Part used—The Boot. 
Properties—Emetic, cathartic, diaphoretic, expectorant, ner- 
vine, anti-spasmodic, arterial sedative, alterative, resolvent, feb- 
rifuge, anodyne, and soporific. 
It controls inflammation with certainty, allays nervous 
excitability subdues pain, and sometimes produces nausea 
and vomiting. 
The heart’s action can be readily and surely controlled 
with it; is a valuable remedy in palpitation, and where there 
is high arterial excitement. 
In the treatment of dysentery it is a superior auxiliary, 
given every three or four hours, following it in one or two 
hours with one or two grains of the Geraniin. 
I When given in full or over doses, produces vertigo, faint- 
ness, headache, dimness of vision, paleness, coldness, pros- 
tration, and violent emesis. 
Employment—lntermittent, remittent, typhoid, and other 
fevers, pneumonia, pleuritis, rheumatism, delirium tremens, 
mania, affections of the heart, hoik functional and organic, 
congestions of the portal circle, whooping cough, asthma, hys- 
teria, cramps, convulsions, scrofula, dropsy, epilepsy, amenor- 
rhea, neuralgia, and cerebrospinal meningitis. 
Dose, one-eighth to one-half grain. 
CON. TINC. YERATRUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Yeratrin. 
It is preferred, by many physicians, to the Yeratrin in 
acute cases, the action being so much quicker. 
Dose, one to five drops. 
VIBURNIN. 
Derived from— Viburnum Opulus (V. Oxycocus. Pursh). 
Common names—High Cranberry, Cramp Bark, etc. 
Part used— Thx Bark, 53 
Properties—Anti-spasmodic, anti-periodic, expectorant, 
alterative, and tonic. 
Manifests its influence principally on the nervous system, 
as a tonic and stimulant; also, stimulant to the pulmonary 
apparatus. 
Employment—Cramps, spasms, convulsions, asthma, hys- 
teria, chorea, intermittent fever, pneumonia, dysmenorrhea, to 
prevent abortion, to relieve after pains, nervous debility, and 
typhoid pneumonia. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TING. VIBURNUM. 
Properties, etc,, similar to Yiburnin 
Dose, 5 to 15 drops. 
ELIXIR YIBURNIN COMP. (See Elixirs). 
YIBURNIN PRUN. 
Derived from— Viburnum Prunifolium. 
Common name—Black Haw. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Properties—Tonic, uterine tonic, astringent, alterative, and 
diuretic. 
Employment—As a preventative in cases of habitual miscar- 
riage and threatened abortion, dysentery, chronic diarrhea, etc. 
Dose, one to three grains. 
CON. TINC. VIBURNUM PRUN. 
Properties, etc., similar to Yiburnin Prun. 
Dose, 5 to 20 drops, to be repeated according to urgency 
of case. 
Derived from—Xanihoxylum Fraxineum, 
Common namPrickly Ash. 
Part used—The Bark.. 
XANTHOXYLIN. Properties—Stimulant, styptic, tonic, alterative, and sicda- 
gogue. 
One of the very best active, diffusible and permanent 
stimulants known. 
Employment—Rheumatism, scrofula, paralysis, indiges- 
tion, colic, syphilis, cold and languid states of the system, old 
and indolent ulcers, intestinal ulceration, hemorrhage of the 
stomach, bowels, or urinary organs, low forms of fever, diph- 
theria, malignant scarlatina, and combined with Alnuin in 
the atonic condition, which frequently follows an attack of 
cholera infantum. 
Dose, one to two grains. 
CON. TINC. XANTHOXYLUM. 
A permanent and diffusive stimulant. 
Used for the same purpose as the other preparations ot 
the Prickly Ash. 
Dose, 2 to 5 drops. 
OIL OF XANTHOXYLUM. 
Properties, etc., similar to Xanthoxylin. 
Dose, 5 to 10 drops. 
CALENDULIN. 
Derived from—Calendula Officinalis. 
Common name—Garden Marygold. 
Part used—The Flowers. 
Properties and employment—Slightly stimulant, anti- 
spasmodic, deobstruent, emmenagogue and diaphoretic. 
Useful in spasmodic affections, strumous maladies, sup- 
pressed menstruation, &c. 
Dose, X to 3 grains, 55 
RHAMNIN. 
Derived from—Rhamnus Purshiana. 
Common names—Cascara Segrada, Sacred Bark, etc. 
Part used—The Bark. 
Employment—lt is highly commended as a laxative 
in habitual constipation. 
Dose, two to six grains, three times a day. 
CON. TING. RHAMNUS. 
Properties, etc—Similar to Bhamnin. 
Dose—ls to 30 drops. 
ELIXIR RHAMNUS. (See Elixirs.) 56 
KLIXIRS. 
SIMPLE ELIXIR. 
Prepared to hold in solution or suspension our Concen- 
trated Tinctures, thus affording a pleasant menstrum for 
administration of same. 
Physicians will find this menstrum one long needed for 
the administration of the Concentrated Tinctures, or any 
other articles composed of Resin, or Resinoid principles. 
We have prepared it hy request of a number of our patrons. 
ELIXIR ALNUIN COMPOUND. 
Alnuin, 
Leptandrin, 
Corydalin, 
Alterative, resolvent, etc. 
Above preparation will be found applicable as alterative, 
etc., in cases where Alnuin is indicated. One teaspoonful 
represents 15 drops of the combined Con. Tinctures. 
Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day. 
ELIXIR AVENA. 
A pleasant and diffusive nerve stimulant and tonic. Indi- 
cated in all cases where the Con. Tine. Avena Sativa would be 
given. One teaspoonful represents 20 drops of the Con. 
Tine. Avena Sativa. 
Dose, from f to 2 teaspoonsful three times a day, or as 
often as may be indicated to meet urgency of case. 57 
ELIXIR AYENA COMP 
This preparation is made by adding 15 drops of the Con. 
Av na Comp, to one drachm Elixir, being employed when a 
quicker action is desired, it being more readily diffused 
throughout the system. 
Dose, one to two teaspoonsful, as may be needed. 
ELIXIR CERASEIN COMPOUND. 
Cerasein, 
Gelsemin, 
Quinine, 
Fever and Ague, etc. 
A superior remedy for fever and ague, dumb ague, inter- 
mittent fever, and where a general tonic is required. 
Dose, one teaspoonful every three hours during the inter- 
val, to break chill; one teaspoonful every four hours, for two 
days after chill is broken; and one teaspoonfnl every four 
hours on sixth day from last chill, to guard the seventh day, 
or periodic return. Take same care on the 13th, 20th and 27th 
days, to guard the 14th, 21st and 28th days. If above direc- 
tions are followed a sure cure can be guaranteed. In cases 
where the bowels are constipated, use the Comp Elixir 
Podophyllin in such doses, and as often as may be indicated. 
Above remedy prevents all nausea and vomiting, which 
often comes on before, or at time the chill commences. 
ELIXIR CERASEIN COMP. No. 3. 
WITH A VENA. 
Above preparation is similar to the Elixir Cerasein Comp,, 
which has been used with great success in fever and ague, 
etc., with the nerve stimulating Arena added, which we be- 
lieve places this compound in the front rank for all malarial 
diseases, owing to its great power upon the circulation. 
Dose, same as that of the Elixir Cerasein Comp. 58 
Collinsonin,' 
Leptandrin, 
Juglandin, 
Gelsemin, 
ELIXIR COLLINSONIN COMPOUND. 
Hemorrhoids, constipation, etc. 
An invaluable remedy in the treatment of hemorrhoids 
constipaton, etc. Pleasant and agreeable to the taste. One 
drachm or teaspoonful of Elixir, represents “Fifteen drops” 
of the combined Concentrated Tinctures of above. 
Dose, one teaspoonful or more, three times a day, as may 
be needed to keep bowels in a soluble condition, 
ELIXIR DYSPEPSIA COMP. 
Hydrastin, 
Xanthoxylin, 
Bi. Garb. Soda, 
Avenin. 
4 oz. combined 
Con .Tines, etcto 
thepound, 
A positive remedy for the relief and cure of dyspepsia 
when caused by irritation of mucous membrane of stomach 
and bowels, acidity, flatulency and a want of stimulation of 
the parts. 
Dose, one teaspoonful in water immediately after each 
meal. 
ELIXIR EUONYMUS COMP. 
Euonymin. 
Podophylin. 
60 drops of combined 
Con. Tine’s to each fluid ounce. 
A mild and safe laxative and cathartic. A powerful 
hepatic stimulant, acting with hut little irritation. 
Dose, from one teaspoonful to one tablespoonful, to be 
repeated as circumstances may indicate. 
ELIXIR HELONIN COMPOUND. 
Helonin, 
Alnuin, 
Populin, 
Juglandin, 
Uterine Tonic, etc. 
A superior uterine tonic. 
Each drachm of Elixir, represents twelve drops of com 
lined Con. Tinctures of above articles. 
Dose, one teaspoonful, at least three times a day. 59 
ELIXIR HELONIAS COMP. No. 2. 
WITH A VENA. 
Above preparation is a pleasant remedy for administration* 
and is specially employed where the Con. Helonias Comp, 
with Arena is indicated, and a quick and decided action is 
desired. Each fluid drachm contains 13 drops of the com- 
bined Con. Tinctures of said compound. 
Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day in water, or 
oftener in hot water when needed to relieve sudden attack 
of pain. 
ELIXIR HYDRASTIN COMPOUND. 
Hydrastin, 
Helonin, 
Leptandrin, 
Eupatorin, Purpu, etc. 
diuretic, Laxative Tonic, etc. 
A valuable remedy in the treatment of diseases of the 
kidneys and urinary organs, also, for weakness of those 
organs. 
Each drachm of above Elixir, represents twenty drops of 
combined Concentrated Tinctures. 
Dose, one to two teaspoonsiul as indicated. 
ELIXIR IRISIN COMP. 
Irisin, 
Euonymin, 
Podophyllin, 
60 drops of combined 
Con- Tine’s, to each fluid ounce. 
A mild and safe cathartic (acting without much irritation) 
but having a more decided action upon the urinary organs 
than the Elixir Euonymus Comp. 
Dose, from one teaspoonful to one tablespoonful, accord- 
ing to effect desired. ELIXIR LUPULIN COMPOUND. 
Lupuiin, ' 
Gelsemin, 
Alnuin. 
For Spermatorrhea, etc. 
One teaspoonful represents 10 drops of the combined 
Con. Tinctures. 
One teaspoonful, morning, noon, and on retiring at nighb 
has been used with excellent results. 
ELIXIR PODOPHYLLIN COMPOUND. 
Podophyllin, 
Juglandin, 
Gelsemin, 
Alterative and Cathartic. 
Above compound will he found to he a prompt and effi- 
cient remedy where an Alterative or Cathartic is required. 
One teaspoonful represents ten drops of the combined Con. 
Tinctures. 
Dose, as Alterative, one teaspoonful. 
Dose, as Cathartic, two teaspoonsful. 
Above Elixir will he found a pleasant and palatable rem- 
edy, and very efficient when a general alterative is required. 
One drachm represents Jive drops of the “Con. Comp. Stil- 
lingia Alterative,” which we have made for many years, and 
which has been spoken highly of. 
Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day. 
ELIXIR STILLINGIA COMPOUND. 
ELIXIR YIBURNIN COMPOUND. 
Yiburnin, 
Dioscorein, 
Gelsemin, 
For Dysmenorrhea, etc. 
This remedy will be found very efficient in all cases where 
the Yiburnin is indicated. One teaspoonful represents twelve 
drops of the combined Con. Tinctures. 
Dose, one teaspoonful; to be repeated as often as required. 61 
ELIXIR MACROTYS COMP. 
(For Rheumatic Affections.) 
Macrotin, 
Phytolaccin, 
Podophyllin. 
10 drops of combined 
Con. Tincts. to teaspoonful 
Elixir, 
The solvent action of this compound commends it- 
self where there are enlarged joints, and painful swell- 
ing's of a dropsical nature. 
An alkali should be given as often as once in twenty- 
four hours during treatment. 
Dose, one teaspoonful, three or four times a day. 
ELIXIR RHAMNUS. (Cascaba Sagrada.) 
One teaspoonful represents 15 drops of Concentrated 
Tincture of above. 
A pleasant and efficient remedy for habitual consti- 
pation, etc. 
Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day. 
COMP. HYDRASTIN PILLS. 
Hydrastin, T\ gr. ' 
Geisemin, gr. 
Podophyllin Neut. ]/2 gr. 
1 grain. 
Above compound acts without irritation of bowels, 
and will be found specially adapted for administration 
to invalids, children, and elderly persons, when the 
tonic action of the Hydrastin is desired. 
Dose, one to three, as a mild cathartic. 
Lupulin, 
Geisemin, 
Alnuin. 
COMP. LUPULIN PILLS. 
Two grain pills, sugar coated. 
For spermatorrhoea. 
Dose, one morning and noon, and two on retiring at 
night. They will be found most positive in action, 
convenient in form for administration, and can be for- 
warded by mail. Above were used for a long time by 
Dr. Keith in his private practice. 62 
COMP, AYENIN PILLS. 
Avenin gr. , 
Podophyllin (Neut) f gr. 
Hydrastin | gr, ; 
Dose, 1 to 3, as mild cathartic. 
1 grain. 
COMP. BETIN PILLS.—S. C. 
Ergotin, 
1 grain pill. 
Dose, three pills three times a day, as a powerful em- 
menagogue. 
AVENIN PILLS, \ grain.—Dose, one to three. 
AYENIN PILLS, 1 grain.—Dose, one to two. 
Action similar to Con. Tine. Avena Sativa, though 
slower. 
COMP. HELONIN PILLS. 
Helonin, f gr. 
Viburnin, | gr. 
Dioscorein, TV gr. 
Gelsemin, gr. 
Avenin, xBff gr. 
1 grain. 
Dose, one to two, as powerful Uterine Tonic. 
COMP. STILLINGIA ALT. PILLS. 
Stillingin, 
Irisin, 
Phytolaccin, 
Corydalin, 
Xanthoxylin, 
Chimaphilin, 
1 grain pill, 
sugar coated. 
A most powerful Alterative. Useful in all cases 
where the Con. Comp. Stillingia Alt. is admissible. 
Dose, One, three times a day. 63 
KEITH’S 
HYDRASTIS COLORLESS. 
A solution of White Alkaloid Hydrastia in glycerine 
and water. 
Used internally in dyspepsia, diarrhoea, chronic gas- 
tritis, gastric catarrh, vomiting of pregnancy, and in 
fact, in all cases where Hydrastin is indicated. As 
preparation is free from alcohol, it is consequently non- 
irritating and is used as an injection in gonorrhea, 
leucorrhoea, nasal catarrh and in all diseases of the 
mucous surfaces, with the very best of results. Diseases 
of the eye and ear are very skillfully treated with its 
use. It will not stain. 
Dose, internally, 10 to 20 drops. As an injection, 
reduce five to seven times with water, except in diseases 
of the eye and ear, for which reduce ten to twelve times 
with water. 
Price $l.OO per pint. 64 
KEITH’S ELIXIR DYSPEPSIA COMPOUND. 
It is a preparation made from Prickly Ash, Golden 
seal, Bi-carb Soda and Avenin (as on page 58) and has 
given great satisfaction in all cases of dyspepsia, 
whether of acute, chronic or nervous forms, also indi- 
gestion, heartburn, flatulency, seasickness, &o. We 
take the liberty, as manufacturers, to say that often 
times by patient not following directions, viz., to take 
Compound at once after meals (not waiting one hour 
or even a half hour afterwards) article is branded as 
11 worthless,” as patient is unable to obtain relief,— 
whereas, if compound had been taken as per directions, 
before food just taken had time to sour in stomach, 
he would have found relief, as Bi-carb Soda in Com- 
pound would have kept stomach in sweetened condition, 
and given the other ingredients a chance to act. We 
print below two of our many testimonials from the 
Medical Profession, and trust that their experience will 
be met with by whoever uses it. 
Messrs. B. Keith & Co., 
Gentlemen ;—I have used your Elixir Dyspepsia Comp, in my 
practice, and And it an invaluable remedy for the uses it is recom- 
mended. C. S. Dabby, M. D. 
Stamford, Conn. 
Newark, N. J. 
Messrs. B. Keith & Co., 
Gentlemen ;—l have treated twelve very severe cases of Dyspepsia 
with the Elixir Dyspepsiai Comp., all of which have been cured by its 
use. The case of alady of ten years’ standing, is worthy of special 
notice. Was obliged to take to her bed in September, 1884. Even a 
teaspoonful of water, milk or beef tea would cause excruciating pain 
for at least half an hour. Was called to see her Christmas evening. 
Administered the Elixir Dyspepsia Comp, in hot water every four 
hours, or just after attempting to eat, and in less than two days she 
could take half a teacupful of beef tea without any inconvenience. 
In nervous dyspepsia I find it especially valuable, in combination 
with the avena. Yours truly, 
S. H. Frazer, M. D. ADDENDA. 
As we believe the following will be of interest to the medi- 
cal profession, we re-print article (in part), as follows: 
On the Secretion of Bile as affected by 
Cholagogues. 
Dr. William Rutherford, Professor of the Institutes of Medicine 
in the University of Edinburgh, has presented a report on this subject 
to the Scientific Grants Committee of the British Medical Association 
{Brit. Med. Jour., Feb. 8,1879), of which the following is the summary 
of results obtained: 
Podophyllin is a very powerful stimulant of the liver. During the 
increased secretion of bile, the percentage amount of the special bile 
solids is not diminished. If the dose be too large, the secretion of bile 
is not increased. It is a powerful intestinal irritant. 
Euonymin is a powerful hepatic stimulant. It is not nearly so pow- 
erful an irritant of the intestine as podophyllin. 
Sanguinarin is a powerful hepatic stimulant. It also stimulates the 
intestine, but not nearly so powerfully as podophyllin. 
Irisin is a powerful hepatic stimulant. It also stimulates the intes- 
tine, but not so powerfully as podophyllin. 
Leptandrin is a hepatic stimulant of moderate power. It is a feeble 
intestinal stimulant. 
Colocynth is a powerful hepatic as well as intestinal stimulant. It 
renders the bile more watery, but increases the secretion of biliary 
matter. 
Jalap is a powerful hepatic as well as intestinal stimulant. 
Menispermin does not stimulate the liver. It slightly stimulates the 
intestinal glands. 
Baptisin is a hepatic, and also an intestinal stimulant of considerable 
power. 
Phytolaccin is a hepatic stimulant of considerable power. It also 
slightly stimulates the intestinal glands. 
Hydrastin is a moderately powerful hepatic stimulant, and a feeble 
Intestinal stimulant. 
Juglandin is a moderately powerful hepatic and a mild intestinal 
stimulant. 66 
PURE CONCENTRATED MEDICINES. 
WE PREPARE ONLY 
Page 
(Not Triturations.) 
Obtained from 
Average dose 
in grains. 
s—Aconitin Aconite Root 1-24 to 1-12.... ..$4 00 
5 Aletrin Star Grass 1-2 to 2 225 
6 Alnuin Tag Alder Bark 2to 10 60 
6 Ampelopsin American Ivy 2to 4 150 
7 Apocynin Bitter Root 1-2 to 1. .. .2 50 
8— Atropin Belladonna 1-24 to 1-12 4 00 
9 Asclepin Pleurisy Root 2to 4 125 
11—Baptism Wild Indigo Root Ito 3 100 
11— Barosmin Buchu 2to 3 250 
12— Betin Beets 2to 4 300 
12—Bryonin White Bryony 1-4 to 2 125 
54—Calendulin Marigold Ito 3 100 
14— Caulophyllin Blue Cohosh Ito 5 60 
15— Cerasein ■ - Choke Cherry 2to 10 75 
16— Chelonin Balmony Ito 2 150 
16— Chimaphilin Pipsissewa 2to 3 100 
17— Chionanthin Fringe Tree. Ito 3 135 
38—Cimicifugin See Macrotin 1-2 to 2 60 
17— Collinsonin Stone Root 2 to 4 2 75 
18— Colocynthin Bitter Apple 1-4 to 1 250 
19— Cornin Dogwood 2to 4 80 
20— Corydalin Turkey Pea Ito 3 200 
20— Cypripedin Lady Slipper Ito 3 125 
21— Digitalin Foxglove l-Bto 1-2 125 
21— Dioscorein Wild Yam 1-2 to 4 1 50 
22 Ergotin Ergot 1-16 to 1-2 2 60 
23 Erythroxylin Coca Leaves 1-4 to 1 600 
23— Euonymin Waahoo... 1-2 to 3 150 
24 Eupatorin (Perfo.) Boneset Ito 3 75 
25 Eupatorin (Purpu.) Queen of the Meadow.. Ito 4 150 
25—Euphorbia Blooming Spurge 1-4 to 3 250 
25—Eupurpurin Queen of the Meadow.. Ito 4 150 
25 Frazerm American Columbo Ito 3.. 125 
26 Gelsemin Yellow Jessamine 1-8 to 1 225 
27 Geraniin Cranesbill Ito 3 75 
28— Gossypiin Cotton Root Ito 5 200 
29 Hamamelin Witch Hazel Ito 3 100 
29 Helonin False Unicom 2to 4 200 
30— Hydrastin Goldenseal Ito 2 150 
31— Hydrastin Muriate. ... “ Ito 3 300 
31—Hydrastin Sulph “ lt° 8 375 
JPeroz. 67 
Average dose 
in grains. 
Peroz. 
p»e» 
31— Hyoscyamill mill.. .Henbane 1-Bto 1 $3 00 
32 Inulin Elecampane Ito 3 125 
32 Irisin Blue Flag 2to 4 100 
33 Jalapin Jalap Ito 8 200 
33 Juglandin Butternut 2to 5 80 
34 Leontodin Dandelion 2to 4 200 
35 Leptandrin Culvers Root 2to 4..,„.. 45 
85—Lohelin Lobelia 1-4 to 3 200 
87—Lupulin Hops Ito 2 100 
37 Iwcopin Bugle Weed Ito 4 125 
38— Macrbtin Black Cohosh 1-2 to 2...... 60 
89—Menispermin Yellow Barilla Ito 4 125 
39 Myricin Bayberry Ito 3 60 
40— Phytolaccin Poke Root Ito 3 125 
41— Prunin Wild Cheny 2to 3 75 
41— Populin Poplar 2to 4—.. 75 
42 Podophyllin Mandrake 1-4 to 3. . 45 
43 Podophyllin Neutral... “ 1-4 to 2 100 
44 Ptelem Wafer Ash Ito 3...... 200 
55—Rhamnin Cascara Sagrada 2to 6 100 
45 Rhein Rhubarb Ito 4 250 
45 Rhusin .Sumach Ito 2 75 
46 Rumin Yellow Dock Ito 3 100 
47 Sanguinarin Blood Root Ito 3 100 
47 Scutellaria Scullcap Ito 2 150 
48— Senecin Life Root Ito 3 150 
49 Smilacin Sarsaparilla(Hond)... 2to 5 3 00 
49—Stillingin Queens Root Ito 3 200 
51— Trilliin Beth Root 2 to 4 1 00 
52— Veratrin American Hellibore... 1-8 to 1-2 2 90 
52 Vibumin Cramp Bark Ito 3 150 
58—'Viburnin Prunif Black Haw Ito 8 150 
53 Xanthoxylin,.. Prickly Ash Ito 2 150 
Obtained from 
We will send Powders or Pills by mail, prepaid, on 
receipt of price, although in cases of miscarriage or break- 
age we will not be responsibla 68 
CONCENTRATED TINCTURES. 
We are the only concern that make Concentrated Tinc- 
tures by dissolving the active principles in alcohol. They are not 
the same as Fluid Extracts. 
Doses 
in drops. 
2 oz. 
bottles. 
Pag» 
5 Aeonitum Aconite. Ito 5 SO 50 ...$3 00 
7—Ampelopsis American Ivy 5 to SO 35 2 00 
6 Aletris Star Grass 5 to 15 40 2 50 
6 Alnus Tag Alder 10 to 60 ... 26 150 
7 Apocynum Bitter Root 5 to 15 50 3 00 
8— Arctium Burdock 10to20 35 2 00 
8— Atropa Belladonna Ito 5 50... 300 
9 Asclepias Pleurisy Bto2o ... 35 200 
10— AVEJiA SATIVA Oats 10 to 30.... 45. .. 250 
11— Baptisia Wild Indigo 8 to 20 30 1 75 
12— Barosma Buchu ... sto 15 60 ... 300 
18— Bryonia White Bryony 2to 18 ... 40 . 250 
13— Calendula Marygold sto 15 80 175 
13— Cannabis Indian Hemp (Foreign) 6 to 10,... 50 3 00 
14— Caulophyllum Blue Cohosh 6 to 20 25 150 
14— Celastrus ..Bittersweet sto 15 80... 175 
19— Convallaria Solomon Seal 6 to 15 35 8 00 
15— Cerasus Choke Cherry 10 to 25 80 175 
16— Chamomile 5 to 15 35 2 00 
16— Chelone Balmony .. sto 10 35 . . 200 
17— Chimaphila Pipsissewa 10 to 20 30... 175 
17— Chionanthus Fringe Tree 5 to 15 40 2 50 
38—Cimicifuga Black Cohosh 1 to 10 25 150 
18— Collinsonia Stone Root 5 to 20 60 3 00 
19— Colocynthis Bitter Apple 2to 8 ... 40 ... 250 
19—Comus Dogwood 10 to 20 ... 80 175 
20 -Corydalis Tui'key Pea sto 15 50.. . 800 
21—Cypripedium Lady Slipper . sto 15 35 2 00 
21— Digitalis Foxglove Ito 4 35 2 00 
22 Dioscorea Wild Yam 5 to 15 40 2 50 
22 Epigea Repens Trailing Arbutus 10 to 20 35 2 00 
22 Ergota Ergot Ito 8 50 3 00 
23 Erythroxylon.... South Amer. Coca sto 20 100 600 
24 Euonymus .. Waahoo 4to 12 85 2 00 
21— Eupatorium, (perfo). Boneset 5 to 15 25 150 
25 Eupatorium, (purpu) Queen of the Meadow 4to 12 86 ~2 00 
26 - Frazeria American Columbo... 5 to 15... 85 2 00 
27 Qelseminum- ■ Yellow Jessamine 2 to 10 50 3 00 
27 Gentiana Gentian 5 to 20 30 175 
28— Geranium Cranesbill 5 to 15 25.... 1 50 
Obtained from 
lbs. 69 
Page 
Obtained from 
Doses 
in drops. 
2 02. 
bottles, 
168. 
28— Ginger Jamaica Ginger sto 20 $35 $2 00 
28— Gossyppium Cotton Root 5 to 20 45 2 75 
29 Hatnamelis Witch Hazel sto 15 35 ... 200 
80—Helonias False Unicom 10 to 20 40 2 50 
37 Humulus Hops 5 to 15.... 35 ... 2 00 
31—Hydrastis Goldenseal sto 15 ... 40 ..2 50 
30— Hydrangea Seven Barks 15 to 80 35 2 00 
33—Hyoscyamus Henbane 4 to 12 50 3 0C 
33—Inula Elecampane 10 to 30 25 150 
33 Iris Blue Flag 10t020.... 85.... 200 
34 Juglans Butternut Bark 10 to 30.... 30 1 75 
33 Jalapa Jalap 5t020.... 50 3 00 
34 Krameria Rhatany sto 20 40 225 
85—Leptandria ..Culvers Root Bto2o 30. . 175 
36—Lobelia Clnf.) Lobelia 5t020 40 ... 2 25 
38— Lycopus ...Bugle Weed 10to20 35... 200 
38— Macrotys Black Cohosh ItolO 25 ... 1 50 
39 Menispernum Yellow Parilla sto 15 ... 86 200 
40— Myrica Bayberry 8 to 20 25 1 50 
40— Phytolacca Poke Boot .5 to 15. .. 35 200 
43—Podophyllum Mandrake 2to 15. .. 30 . 175 
43 Podophyllun (Neut.). 2to 15 50... 300 
42—Populus White Poplar 10to20 80 175 
41— Prunus Wild Cherry 10to 15 30 ... 175 
44 Pteiea Wafer Ash .. 5t015 36.... 200 
44 Pulsatilla Ito 5.... 75..,. 5 00 
55—Rhamnus Pursh Cascara Sagrada 15 to 30.... 80.... 2 00 
45 Rhei. Rhubarb 5 to 20 60 8 50 
45 RhusGlab Sumach 2to 10 30 ... 175 
46 Ramex Yellow Dock 10 to 15 35.... 2 00 
46—BubusVil Blackberry Boot 10 to 20 80 1 75 
46—Rudebeckia Thimble Weed 10to20 40 ... 2 50 
46 Sabina Savin 2 to 10 25.... 1 50 
47 Sanguinaria Blood Root 5 to 15 35 200 
47 Scutellaria Scullcap 2t010..., 40 250 
48- -Senecio Life Root Bto2o. . 40.... 2 25 
48—Senna Alex Senna 10t025.... 30.... 175 
48— Silphium Rosin Weed 15 to 20. .. 35.... 200 
49 Spigelia Pink Root 6 to 20 40 2 50 
50— Stillingia Queen’s Boot 5t015.... 40 250 
49—Smilax Hond’s Sarsaparilla... 10to20 40 2 50 
34 Taraxicum Dandelion Root Bto 20 40 260 
51— Trifolium Red Clover 10 to 20 40 250 
51— Trillium Beth Root 10 to 20.... 85 2 00 
51— UvaUrsi 15t020 30.... 1 75 
52 Yeratrum American Hellebore... Ito 5 ... 46 275 
53 Viburnum Crampßark 5t015..., 40!! 225 
53 Viburnum Prunif Black Haw 5 to 20 40 2 25 
54 Xanthoxylum Prickly Ash 5 to 10 85 2 00 
12— Bronchitis Drops 5 to 10.... 100 5 00 70 
P»e« 
Obtained from 
Doses 
in drops, 
2 oz. 
bottles. 
lbs. 
9—Con. Avena Comp 10 to 15 $4O $2 50 
18—Con. Collinsonia Comp 15 to 60 50 3 00 
80—Con. Helonias Comp., with Avena 10 to 12 45... 250 
50—Con. Comp. Stillingia Alt Ito 5.... 100.... 6 00 
filTln 8 oz. Bottles 20c. per lb. advance from Price 
in 16 oz. 
OILS. 
p»s« 
13-Oil Capsicum...., 1-2 to 1 .. $0 75 
22- Ergot Ito 4.... 75 
23 Erigeron 2to 4 50 
28—“ Ginger 1-2 to 1.... 100 
36- “ Lobelia (Seed) 2to 5.... 150 
33—“ Male Fern 8 to 20 80 
42—“ Populus sto 10— 40 
49 “ Solidago 2to 5 75 
50— “ Stillingia 1-2 to 2 ... 100 
54-“ Xanthoxylum ... 2to 5.... 50 
36—01e0 Resin Lobelia...., grains Ito 3.... 75 
Doses in 
Drops. 
Per 
oz. 
ELIXIRS. 
Pigo 
In lb. 
bottles. 
In 5 lb. 
bottles. 
65—Elixir Alnuin Comp $1 50 $7 00 
65 “ Avena 1 25 5 75 
56 “ Avena Comp 1 25 5 75 
50— “ Cerasein Comp 250 12 00 
56 “ Cerasein Comp. No. 2, with Avena 250 12 00 
57 “ Collinsonia Comp 150 700 
57 “ Dyspepsia Comply lb., $l.OO 160 700 
57 “ Euonymus Comp 100 450 
57 “ Helonin Comp .. 150 700 
58— “ Helonias Comp. No. 2, with Avena 125 575 
58— “ Hydrastin Comp 150 700 
58— “ Irisin Comp 100 450 
59 “ Lupulin Comp 150 ...... 700  p*e» 
In lb. 
bottles. 
In 5 lb. 
bottles. 
59—Elixir Podophyllin Comp $1 00 $4 50 
55 “ Simple SO 200 
59 “ Stillingia Comp 100 450 
59 “ Yibumin Comp 200 950 
61—Macrotys Compound 1 25 5 75 
61—ElixirRhamnus (CascaraSagrada) 1 00 450 
Average dose, one teaspoonful. 
SUGAR-COATED PILLS. 
p*s» 
60—AVenin Pills gr. $0 75 $3 50 
CO—Avenin Pills 1 gr. 100 450 
15—Comp. Cerasein 1 gr. 80 3 75 
60—Comp. Avenin Pills 1 gr. 75 3 50 
60—Comp. Helonln Pills 1 gr. 75 3 50 
CO—Comp Betin Pills 1 gr. 75 3 50 
24—Euonymin Comp 1 gr. 60 2 75 
44—Podophyllia 1 gr. 60 2 75 
44—Podophyllin Comp [ £ |£ ;; | 
60— Comp. Stillingia Alt. Pills 1 gr. 75 . 3 50 
61— Comp. Hydrastin Pills 1 gr. 60 275 
61—Comp. Lupulin Pills 2gr. 1 00 4 50 
Bottles. 
100 each. 500 each. 
NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL .60 lb. 
“ “ 4.00 gal. 
VACCINE VIRUS- 
10 Ivory Points, (Cow Pox) $1 00 
4 Ivory Points, “ 50 
Less than 4 Points, each, “ 20 TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. 
We would call your special attention to the following 
articles: 
ELIXIR DYSPEPSIA COMP. 
A positive remedy for the relief and cure of dyspepsia, 
when caused by irritation of the mucous membrane of 
stomach and bowels, acidity, flatulency and a want of 
stimulation of the parts. Page 58. 
ELIXIR HYDRASTIN COMP. 
Diuretic, laxative tonic, etc. Page 58. 
ELIXIR LUPULIN COMPOUND. Page 60. 
COMP. LUPULIN PILLS. Page 61. 
For Spermatorrhea, etc. 
PODOPHYLLIN NEUTRAL. 
Cathartic, Alterative, &c. 
Acts without irritation of the stomach and howels- 
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trated Medicines. By B. Keith, M.D. Price 25 cents. 
CONCENTRATED ORGANIC MEDICINES. By 
Grover Coe, M. D., pp. 446. Price, $1.25. Postage 
14 cents. 
TO PHYSICIANS. 
Onr terms are invariably Cash. It is always better to 
accompany the order with the necessary amount of 
money ; say a draft on some New York house, or P. O. 
money order, payable to our order. This will insure 
against loss. If they reside near some Express route, 
the bill can be collected by the Express upon delivery of 
articles. If the amount of the bill is under ten dollars, 
and is collected by Express, the expenses of collection 
must be paid by the purchaser. 
Orders for DRUGS, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, 
MEDICAL BOOKS, etc., will receive prompt attention. 
Powders and Pills will be sent by mail, free of pos- 
tage on receipt of price, to any addi’ess in the U. S. 
Physicians will find this a convenient way of procuring 
their medicines, when a few ounces are wanted at a time. 
Liquids can be sent by mail to amount of four ounces. 
Physicians or Druggists wishing to procure any of 
these Medicines can obtain them by sending their orders 
to us, or to any of the principal druggists throughout 
the United States. 
All letters of inquiry and orders will be promptly 
answered by addressing 
B. KEITH <fc CO. 
75 William Street, JV. Y. WE PREPARE ONLY 
Pure Concetti! Medicines. 
So-called concentrations are in tlie market, called 
by the same name as our manufactures, that are made 
by triturating extracts, etc., with sugar of milk, 
powdered root, etc. 
Call for KEITH’S and take none other. 
We are the only concern that make CONCENTRATED 
TINCTURES. They are not the same as Fluid Extracts. 
A LINE Of OUR MANUFACTURES MAY BE FOUND WITH