RESOURCES
Eclectic Notes
Eclecticc notes
Properties and Uses . – Tonic. Used as a prophylactic and remedy in autumnal intermittent and remittent fevers; also useful in dyspepsia, and convalescence from fevers. When administered in warm infusion it is a domestic remedy for worms, and to restore the menstrual secretion. Dose of the powder from half a drachm to a drachm; of the cold infusion four fluidounces every two or three hours; of the tincture one or two fluidrachms; and of the extract from two to six grains.
1874: Scudder
Preparation - Prepare a tincture from the fresh herb, 3viij. to Alcohol 76degree Oj. Dose, gtts. j. to gtts. xx.
The Sabbatia has had a considerable reputation as a prophylactic against periodic diseases, and in their treatment – it would be well to thoroughly investigate this action. As a bitter tonic, it may be successfully employed in atonic states of the intestinal canal with increased mucous secretion. Probably it will prove useful in all diseases of mucous membranes, where there is profuse secretion. It has been but little used of late, but it deserves study.
1883: Scudder: (tonic)
(The herb of Sabbatia Angularis – U.S. )
Preparation - Tincture of Sabbatia.
Dose - From five drops to half a drachm.
Therapeutic Action – The American Centaury is tonic, stomachic, authelmintic and diaphoretic. It is possessed of the properties of the simple bitters, and as such is frequently used in dyspepsia, the convalescent forms of fever, and in all cases of general debility.
1898: Felter and Lloyd – SABBATIA – AMERICAN CENTAURY
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage – Tonic. Used in autumn periodic febrile diseases, both as a preventive and as a remedy. It is also serviceable as a bitter tonic in dyspepsia, and convalescence from fevers. When administered in warm infusion, it is a domestic remedy for worms, and to restore the menstrual secretion. Dose of the powder, from 1/2 to 1 drachm; of the cold infusion, 4 fluid ounces, every 2 or 3 hours; of the tincture, 1 to 2 fluid drachms; and of the extract, from 2 to 6 grains.
1911: Fyfe
Atonic conditions of the alimentary canal, especially when characterized by increased mucous secretion;periodic febrile disease. This agent is a good prophylactic remedy in autumnal intermittent and remittent fevers. Sabbatia angularis is tonic and anti-periodic.