as'aprol

Abrastol, beta naphthol-alpha mono sulphonate; a slightly reddish, odorle , bitterish, soluble powder, employed as an anti sept i' (ntipyretic, and analgesic, in doses of gr. 8—15 so. 5-1.0) obtained from the root of Asarum europceunt, occurring in the form of yellowish white crystals antiseptic and tonic. Aristolochiacem. A. canaden'se, wild ginger, Indian ginger, Canada snakeroot; the rhizome and rootlets are official in the N.F. as asarum; employed as an aromatic stimulant and diaphoretic, in doses of gr. 15-30 (1.0-2.0), and also in the compound syrup in dose of 3i (4.0). A. europae'um, hazelwort, European snakeroot; the root is used as an emetic and cathartic in doses of 5^-1 (2.0-4.0), and as an errhine in doses of gr. 1-2 (0.06-0.13). to a mythical mineral that, once lighted, could not be extinguished; now applied to one that cannot be burned.] A fibrous form of hornblende, consisting chiefly of magnesium silicate; used in the manufacture of incombustible clothing and as a covering for steam pipes, and in pharmacy as a filter material. Causing the death o! ascarides. 2 An agent which destroys ascarides.