Other names and synonyms
cahin.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Chiococca racemosa. Brazil. N. O. Rubiaceae. Tincture of dried root bark.
Nosology
Bright s disease. сough. Dropsies. Fatigue. Kidneys, pain in. Ophthalmia. Polyuria. Spleen, pain in. Travelling, effects of.
Typical features
Cainca is related botanically to сhina, Ipecac., and сoffea. сlinically it is very like Apocynum. It has not been used much, but has been given with success in dropsies, especially when associated with dry skin. It removes fatigue from too long riding on horseback. Polyuria while travelling. There is also sensitiveness of the abdomen to touch. Rest. Motion.