299. Cocillana, N.F.

Botanical name: 

299. COCILLANA, N.F.—The bark of an undetermined species of Guarea, a large Bolivian tree. Expectorant and emetic properties similar to ipecac. Dose of fluidextract: 10 to 30 drops (0.6 to 2 mils). A popular compound expectorant, syrupy, preparation furnishes a much used remedial agent.


A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 1917, was written by Lucius E. Sayre, B.S. Ph. M.