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=== Manna '' Manna ''=== | === Manna '' Manna ''=== | ||
| − | “A concrete saccharine exudation form the stem of Fraxinus Ornus… and F. rotundifolia… Obtained by making incisions in the stems of the trees, which are cultivated foe the purpose, chiefly in Calabria and Sicily.” ( | + | “A concrete saccharine exudation form the stem of Fraxinus Ornus… and F. rotundifolia… Obtained by making incisions in the stems of the trees, which are cultivated foe the purpose, chiefly in Calabria and Sicily.” <ref> General Medical Council of Great Britain, ''British Pharmacopeia'', (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 205 https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene</ref> |
'''Characteristics''' | '''Characteristics''' | ||
| − | “In stalactiform pieces from one to six inches in length, and one or two inches in width, uneven, porous, and friable, curved on one side, pf a yellowish-white colour, with a faitly nauseous odour, and a sweetish taste.” Given in a dose of: 60 grains, to 1 oz. | + | “In stalactiform pieces from one to six inches in length, and one or two inches in width, uneven, porous, and friable, curved on one side, pf a yellowish-white colour, with a faitly nauseous odour, and a sweetish taste.” Given in a dose of: 60 grains, to 1 oz. <ref>GMCGB, 205</ref> |
==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ||
| − | + | Classified as a Aperient and Purgative <ref> Savory, John. ''A Compendium of Domestic Medicine'' (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 390. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> | |
| − | Classified as a Aperient and Purgative ( | + | |
| + | “Is one of the mildest and safest purgatives known, and is adapted chiefly for children and very delicate females.” It is often combined with senna, castor oil, or other purgatives, primarily to mask their taste rather than further improving their cathartic properties. “Mothers frequently give it to their children as an innocent purgative; but, though mild in its operation, if given alone it is apt to produce flatulence and griping.” <ref>Savory, 101</ref> | ||
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===Remedies Containing or to be used with Manna === | ===Remedies Containing or to be used with Manna === | ||
| − | * Cream of Tartar | + | * Cream of Tartar: combined with manna to form laxative lozenges (does not include senna, castor oil, or other purgatives)<ref>Savory, 50</ref> |
| − | * Epsom Salts | + | * Epsom Salts: combined with manna for a mixture given to infants between 1-2 years old. <ref>Savory, 56</ref> |
| − | * Magnesia, Calcined | + | * Magnesia, Calcined: often combined with manna to form “an efficient purgative for general use”<ref>Savory, 100</ref> |
| − | * Manna | + | * Manna: included in a mixture given to infants during a cold/catarrh, and also as a mild purgative (it is combined with senna, calcined magnesia, and a tincture of rhubarb).<ref>Savory, 101</ref> |
| − | * Soluble Tartar | + | * Soluble Tartar: manna included in a mixture given to children. Either an aperient or purgative (both?)<ref>Savory, 137</ref> |
===Diseases Treated with Manna === | ===Diseases Treated with Manna === | ||
'''General Diseases''' | '''General Diseases''' | ||
| − | * Costiveness, or Constipation | + | * Costiveness, or Constipation: “the best medicines are the mild purgatives as castor oil, manna, &c.”<ref>Savory, 225</ref> |
'''Infantile Diseases''' | '''Infantile Diseases''' | ||
| − | * Infantile Costiveness | + | * Infantile Costiveness: manna can be combined with a child’s food, but it is not the main medication prescribed by Savory.<ref>Savory, 269</ref> |
===Medical Articles Containing Manna === | ===Medical Articles Containing Manna === | ||
| − | * Abernethy’s Aperient Mixture | + | * Abernethy’s Aperient Mixture: manna<ref>Savory, 301</ref> |
===Prescriptions Containing Manna === | ===Prescriptions Containing Manna === | ||
'''Aperients and Cathartics''' | '''Aperients and Cathartics''' | ||
| − | * Aperient Mixture (Another | + | * Aperient Mixture (Another): manna<ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
| − | * Aperient Mixture (Another | + | * Aperient Mixture (Another): manna<ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
| − | * Aperient Mixture (Another | + | * Aperient Mixture (Another): manna<ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
| − | * Manna Draught | + | * Manna Draught: manna<ref>Savory, 315</ref> |
| − | * Mild Laxative for Children | + | * Mild Laxative for Children: fine manna<ref>Savory, 315</ref> |
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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|comes from=Spain and Canaries, Italy | |comes from=Spain and Canaries, Italy | ||
|has_commodity_id=1710 | |has_commodity_id=1710 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 10:49, 26 August 2016
Contents
British Pharmacopoeia 1867
Manna Manna
“A concrete saccharine exudation form the stem of Fraxinus Ornus… and F. rotundifolia… Obtained by making incisions in the stems of the trees, which are cultivated foe the purpose, chiefly in Calabria and Sicily.” [1]
Characteristics
“In stalactiform pieces from one to six inches in length, and one or two inches in width, uneven, porous, and friable, curved on one side, pf a yellowish-white colour, with a faitly nauseous odour, and a sweetish taste.” Given in a dose of: 60 grains, to 1 oz. [2]
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
Classified as a Aperient and Purgative [3]
“Is one of the mildest and safest purgatives known, and is adapted chiefly for children and very delicate females.” It is often combined with senna, castor oil, or other purgatives, primarily to mask their taste rather than further improving their cathartic properties. “Mothers frequently give it to their children as an innocent purgative; but, though mild in its operation, if given alone it is apt to produce flatulence and griping.” [4]
Remedies Containing or to be used with Manna
- Cream of Tartar: combined with manna to form laxative lozenges (does not include senna, castor oil, or other purgatives)[5]
- Epsom Salts: combined with manna for a mixture given to infants between 1-2 years old. [6]
- Magnesia, Calcined: often combined with manna to form “an efficient purgative for general use”[7]
- Manna: included in a mixture given to infants during a cold/catarrh, and also as a mild purgative (it is combined with senna, calcined magnesia, and a tincture of rhubarb).[8]
- Soluble Tartar: manna included in a mixture given to children. Either an aperient or purgative (both?)[9]
Diseases Treated with Manna
General Diseases
- Costiveness, or Constipation: “the best medicines are the mild purgatives as castor oil, manna, &c.”[10]
Infantile Diseases
- Infantile Costiveness: manna can be combined with a child’s food, but it is not the main medication prescribed by Savory.[11]
Medical Articles Containing Manna
- Abernethy’s Aperient Mixture: manna[12]
Prescriptions Containing Manna
Aperients and Cathartics
- Aperient Mixture (Another): manna[13]
- Aperient Mixture (Another): manna[14]
- Aperient Mixture (Another): manna[15]
- Manna Draught: manna[16]
- Mild Laxative for Children: fine manna[17]
References
- ↑ General Medical Council of Great Britain, British Pharmacopeia, (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 205 https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene
- ↑ GMCGB, 205
- ↑ Savory, John. A Compendium of Domestic Medicine (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 390. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ Savory, 101
- ↑ Savory, 50
- ↑ Savory, 56
- ↑ Savory, 100
- ↑ Savory, 101
- ↑ Savory, 137
- ↑ Savory, 225
- ↑ Savory, 269
- ↑ Savory, 301
- ↑ Savory, 311
- ↑ Savory, 311
- ↑ Savory, 311
- ↑ Savory, 315
- ↑ Savory, 315