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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: RAY-RHU |
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RHATANY or KRAMERIA ROOT
medicine
root
Para rhatany or of Peruvian rhatany. The action of rhatany is due to the rhatania-tannic acid , and resembles that of tannic acid , being a powerful astringent. An infusion is used as a gargle for, relaxed throats; and lozenges, particularly those containing rhatany and cocaine
extract may be applied as a local
taken internally are powerful astringents in diarrhoea and intestinal haemorrhage .End of Article: RHATANY If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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