Pinus Lambertiana.
By John Henry Clarke тАФ A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Sugar Pine. (North America.) N. O. Conifer├ж. Trituration of inspissated sap.
Clinical
Abortion / Amenorrh┼Уa / Constipation
Characteristics
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
Compare: Sabina, Junip., Pin. syl., and other conifer├ж.
13. Stools
Gentle cathartic action.
16. Female Sexual Organs
Used by Indian women to procure abortion. In suppressed menses restores the flow and removes painful sensations resulting from suppression.