Other names and synonyms
pin-l.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Sugar Pine. North America. N. O. сoniferae. Trituration of inspissated sap.
Nosology
Abortion. Amenorrhoea. сonstipation.
Typical features
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 the menstrual function, restoring menses when suppressed; and producing abortion in pregnant women.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Sabina, Junip., Pin. syl., and other coniferae.
Gastrointestinal tract
Gentle cathartic action.
Urogenital system
Used by Indian women to procure abortion. In suppressed menses restores the flow and removes painful sensations resulting from suppression.