Erythroxylon

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(er-ith-roks' -il-on) [see Erythrox- ylin]. Coca. The leaves of E. coca, a shrub indigenous to the Andes. It contains an alka- loid, cocain, C 17 H 21 N0 4 , to which its properties are mainly due. It is an aromatic tonic and cerebral stimulant. Dose of coca (erythroxy- lon coca, B. P.) 2-15 gr. (0.13-1.0 Gm.); of the fluidextract (fluidextractum cocce, U. S. P.) 20 min.-i dr. (1.3-4.0 Cc); of the liquid extract (extr actum cocce liquidum, B. P.) 20 min.-i dr. (1.3-4.0 Cc).

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