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Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica - TF AllenAdditional facts
Salicin, с13H18O7. An active principle (Glucoside?) obtained from different species of willow (Salix), spiraea, etc.
Moderately soluble (1 to 30) in water and alcohol. Preparations: Triturations.
Moderately soluble (1 to 30) in water and alcohol. Preparations: Triturations.
Head, face, and ears
Confusion of the head.
Eyes.
Flickering before the eyes. Fog and sparks before the eyes, for five days.
Ears.
Persistent ringing in the ears (third day of experiment).
Eyes.
Flickering before the eyes. Fog and sparks before the eyes, for five days.
Ears.
Persistent ringing in the ears (third day of experiment).
Urogenital system
This substance is excreted in the urine in the form of salicyl hydride, which sinks to the bottom of the urine as a fine crystalline cloud; it is easily detected by the per chloride of iron tests.
Analogs by action
- 18% — Narcotinum pura
- 16% — Trichosanthes dioica
- 16% — Franciscaea uniflora
- 15% — Vincetoxicum officinalis
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