Finus Lambertiana
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 826
Sugar Pine. (North America.) N. O. Coniferae. Trituration of inspissated sap.
Clinical
Abortion. Amenorrhoea. Constipation.
Characteristics
The inspissated sap of P. Lamb, makes a sugary substance like manna. A small quantity (from a bit the size of a pea to a teaspoonful) has a decided but gentle laxative action, and in larger quantities emphatically so. It has also an action on tne menstrual tunction, restoring menses when suppressed ; and producing abortion in pregnant women.
Relations
Compare: Sabina, Junip., Pin. syL, and other coniferae.
Stool and Anus
Gentle cathartic action.
Female Sexual Organs
Used by Indian women to procure abortion. — In suppressed menses restores the flow and removes painful sensations resulting from suppression.