A decidous, tall shrub or small tree, attaining a height of from 8
to 20 feet. The leaves 1 to 2 inches long, with edged petioles, are
opposite, simple, obovate, roundish and oval, obtuse or slightly-pointed,
finely-serrate, smooth, shining above. The white, perfect flowers appear
in May and June in compound sessile cymes.
Found in :-
United States from Connecticut to Illinois, common southward ; grows in dry copses.
Introduced into homoeopathic practice:-- |
By Dr. Fowler, N.A.J. Hom. VI. 129. in 1857. (Hale’s New Rem. 4th ed).
The fresh Bark.
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(a)Tincture Q: = | Drug Strength 1/10 |
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Viburnum prunifolium, moist magma containing solids | 100 gm
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Plant moisture 100 Cc. | = 200
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Distilled water | 300 Cc.
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Strong alcohol | 635 Cc.
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To make one thousand cubic centimeters of tincture.
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(b) Dilutions: 2x 2x to contain one part of tincture,
three parts distilled water,
six parts alcohol ; 3x and higher with dispensing alcohol.