Apocynum Gannabinum
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. I, p. 147
Indian (American) Hemp. N. O. Apocynaceae. Provings were made with fresh plant-tinctures, or fresh or powdered root-tinctures or infusions. Watery infusions (with just enough spirit to keep them from fermenting) are said to be more efficacious than tinctures. The whole fresh plant, root included, should be used for making the tincture or infusion.
Clinical
Ascites. Catarrh. Coryza. Diabetes insipidus. Diarrhœa. Dropsies, EnoRsis. Heart, affections of. Hydrocephalus. Menorrhagia. Metrorrhagia. Nausea. Neuralgia. Snuffles. Tobacco-heart Urinary difficulties. Vomiting.
Characteristics
The clinical effects of Strophanthus and the symptoms produced on patients to whom it has been given in large doses, clearly show the relationship between it and Apocynum. Both produce intense gastric disturbance, extreme depression of the heart's action, and both control dropsical effusions and produce diuresis. Apo. c. depresses the heart, kidneys, and intestines, relaxing sphincters. It causes an intense sinking sensation ; drowsiness and a bewildered state of mind. Dizziness. Haemorrhages. The dropsies of Apocynum BOSTON UXIVI:RlTy