Pinus Lambertiana
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General EN
Pinus Lambertiana.
Sugar Pine. (North America.) N. O. Coniferae. Trituration of inspissated sap.
Clinical EN
Abortion. Amenorrhoea. Constipation.
Characteristics EN
The inspissated sap of P. Lamb. makes a sugary substance like manna. A small quantity (from a bit the size of a pea to a teaspoonful) has a decided but gentle laxative action, and in larger quantities emphatically so. It has also an action on the menstrual function, restoring menses when suppressed; and producing abortion in pregnant women.
Relations EN
Compare: Sabina, Junip., Pin. syl., and other coniferae.
Stools EN
Gentle cathartic action.
Female Sexual Organs EN
Used by Indian women to procure abortion.—In suppressed menses restores the flow and removes painful sensations resulting from suppression.