. The elements of materia medica and therapeutics (Volume 2) . Composition.—The fruit has not been analyzed. Its principal constituents areviolet-red colouring matter, tartaric acid, sugar, tooody fibre. The root has beenanalyzed by Wackenroder (Gmelins FLandb. d. Chem. 2,1324). Physiological Effects.—Mulberries are alimentary in a slight degree,- theyallay thirst, diminish febrile heat, and, in large quantities, prove laxative. Use.—They are employed as an agreeable aliment, and are well adapted \ocheck preternatural heat, and relieve thirst in fevers, but are objectionable whena tendency to
. The elements of materia medica and therapeutics (Volume 2) . Composition.—The fruit has not been analyzed. Its principal constituents areviolet-red colouring matter, tartaric acid, sugar, tooody fibre. The root has beenanalyzed by Wackenroder (Gmelins FLandb. d. Chem. 2,1324). Physiological Effects.—Mulberries are alimentary in a slight degree,- theyallay thirst, diminish febrile heat, and, in large quantities, prove laxative. Use.—They are employed as an agreeable aliment, and are well adapted \ocheck preternatural heat, and relieve thirst in fevers, but are objectionable whena tendency to diarrhoea exists. They owe their retention in the Pharmacopoeiato their colour and flavour. SYRUPUS MORI, L.; Syrup of Mulberries.—(Juice of mulberries, strained, Oj. ;Sugar, lb. ijss. Dissolve the sugar in the mulberry juice with a gentle heat, andproceed in the same manner a3 directed for Syrup of Lemons.)—Used as acolouring and flavouring substance. Its acidity prevents its being used with alkalis,earths, or their carbonates. Fig. 178. Fig.
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