PINUS LAMBERTIANA.
Pinus Lambertiana, Douglas.
Natural order
, Coniferæ.
Common name
, Sugar pine.
Preparation
, Triturations of the
inspissated sap.
Authority.
Dr. A. P. Throop, Trans. N. Y.
St. Hom. Med. Soc., 1874.►
“I obtained two following facts
from Miss V. V.” A very small quantity of the inspissated sap
(which makes a sugary substance, strongly resembling manna), say from
the size of a pea up to a teaspoonful, produces a decided but extremely
gentle cathartic action. ► (In the
case of women suffering from menstrual suppression, its remedial action
is pleasant and painless, restraining the flow, and removing any
unpleasant or painful sensations.) ►
In larger quantities (but just how large I have failed to learn) the
Indian squaw administers it to the pregnant women to procure abortion. ► A party of several persons gorged
themselves with the sugar found on the wounded sides of the trees, and
proved by experience that it may be taken in such quantities as to be
actively and energetically cathartic.® 2000
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