A companion to the United States pharmacopia; . Fig. 161.—Transverse section of rootlet of Cimicifuga, magnified. Cimicifugin, or macrotin, is the resinoid obtained by precipita-tion from a strong alcoholic tincture with water. UNITED STATES PHARMACOPOEIA. 329 Medicinal Uses.—Cimicifuga is used in a large number andvariety of diseases. It is a sedative to the nervous and circulatory sys-tems, producing nervous depression and weakened pulse if given inlarge doses. It is used to allay pain, reduce the frequency and force ofthe pulse, and prevent cerebral congestions. It does not produce alarm-in
A companion to the United States pharmacopia; . Fig. 161.—Transverse section of rootlet of Cimicifuga, magnified. Cimicifugin, or macrotin, is the resinoid obtained by precipita-tion from a strong alcoholic tincture with water. UNITED STATES PHARMACOPOEIA. 329 Medicinal Uses.—Cimicifuga is used in a large number andvariety of diseases. It is a sedative to the nervous and circulatory sys-tems, producing nervous depression and weakened pulse if given inlarge doses. It is used to allay pain, reduce the frequency and force ofthe pulse, and prevent cerebral congestions. It does not produce alarm-ins: narcotic effects. In smaller doses it is used as a tonic. It is alsoused in rheumatism, lumbago, and in disturbances of the menstrualfunctions, as in amenorrhoea, ovarian inflammation, etc. Externally a saturated tincture is used to relieve pain in rheumatism,neuralgia, and similar affections. The best and most reliable form ofadministering this drug is the fluid extract. Dose of powdered cimicifuga, to 2 grams (20 to 30 grains). CI
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