Coto Bark
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 446 χαρακτήρες · πηγή ↗
General EN
Coto Bark.
Coto Bark. A bark of unknown botanical origin (N. O. Lauraceae?) obtained from Bolivia. Tincture. Trituration of alkaloid Cotoin.
Clinical EN
Diarrhoea. Tubercular diarrhoea.
Characteristics EN
The bark has been used in medicine as a diarrhoea remedy, probably from aboriginal tradition. Hansen says it is especially valuable in "chronic tubercular, watery diarrhoea, very copious and exhausting." Substantial doses only have been used.