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Sanguisuga. Hirudo or Sanguisuga officinalis. The Leech. N. O. Hirudineae. Tincture of the living animal.   Clinical.-Anus, bleeding from. Haemorrhages.   Characteristics.-Burnett was the first to use Sanguisuga as a

Sanguinarinum Nitricum. Nitrate of Sanguinarin. C19H17NO4HNO3. Trituration.   Clinical.-Adenoids. Asthma. Borborygmus. Bronchitis. Catarrh. Coryza. Deafness. Eustachian catarrh. Hay-fever. Headache. Influenza. Laryngitis. Polypus. Post-nasal catarrh. Quinsy. Stiff-neck. Throat, sore. Tinnitus.  

Sanguinarinum. Sanguinarinum. C19H17NO4. Trituration. Solution in vinegar.   Clinical.-Croup.   Characteristics.-Sanginarin. is a pearly white substance. In smallest physiological doses it acts as “expectorant,” in large it causes nausea, and

Sanguinaria. Sanguinaria canadensis. Blood-root. Puccoon. N. O. Papaveraceae. Tincture of fresh root. (The resin, leaves, seeds, seed-vessels, powdered root, and expressed juice have also been used.) Acetum.   Clinical.-Alcoholism. Aphonia.

Sambucus Nigra. Sambucus nigra (Linn.). Elder. N. O. Caprifoliaceae. Tincture of fresh leaves and flowers.   Clinical.-Angina pectoris. Asthma. Chest, oppression of. Coryza, dry. Cough. Croup. Emaciation. Headaches, catarrhal. Hoarseness.

Sambucus Canadensis. Sambucus canadensis. S. humilis. S. glauca. S. nigra (Marsh). Elder-bush. N. O. Caprifoliaceae. Tincture of buds, flowers, tender shoots, and leaves.   Clinical.-Albuminuria. Angina pectoris. Asthma. Blotches. Larynx,

Salvia. Salvia officinalis. Common Sage. N. O. Labiatae. Tincture of fresh leaves and blossom-tips.   Clinical.-Cough, tickling. Phthisis. Night-sweats.   Characteristics.-H. R. (xii. 408) translates from Leip. Pop. Z. f.