Curare
Dewey - Essentials of Homoeopathic Materia Medica · Willis Alonzo Dewey · 353 chars
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General
What is Curare or Woorari ?
A South American arrow poison, composed of the juice of a member of the Strychnos family, and probably some animal poison.
It comes in the form of a resinous extract and is prepared by trituration.
Do we make any use of Curare ?
It has been recommended in the marked dyspnoea of emphysema, nervous debility and paralysis.