Vieirine. Remijia vellozii.

Vieirine.—This substance is obtained from the bark of the Remijia Vellozii, DC. (Fam. Rubiaceae), of Brazil. It is used in Brazil in doses of from one to four grains (0.065-0.26 Gm.) repeated pro re nata, as a tonic and as an anti-periodic in place of quinine.


The Dispensatory of the United States of America, 1918, was edited by Joseph P. Remington, Horatio C. Wood and others.