Title: Manna
Literature References: Dried exudation of Fraxinus ornus L., Oleaceae. Habit. Mediterranean Basin, Asia Minor, Spain. Constit. 40-60% mannitol; 10-16% mannotetrose; 6-16% mannotriose; glucose, mucilage, fraxin.
Properties: One gram dissolves in 5 ml water, 150 ml 90% alcohol.
Therap-Cat: Cathartic. |