Casoara Sagrada
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. I, p. 425
Rhamnus Purshiana. (California.) AT. 0. Rhamnaceae. Extract of bark. GBniflsL — Constipation. Rheumatism.
Characteristics
I mention this well-known purgative because it has been f omid empirically curative in cases of subacute and chronic rheumatism with constipation. Pathogenetic effects on patients taking it for constipation have been recorded : Vomiting, severe griping, haemorrhage ; in one case temporary insanity (from a home-made decoction of the bark). In two cases choleraic symptoms were produced. Only material doses have been used.