Pinus Lambertiana
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Sugar Pine. (North America.) N. O. Coniferæ. Trituration of inspissated sap.
Clinical
Abortion / Amenorrhœa / 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 coniferæ.
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.