517. Lycopersicum esculentum.—Tomato.

Botanical name: 
Lycopersicon esculentum

517. LYCOPERSICUM ESCULENTUM Miller.—TOMATO. The ripe fruit is said to exert a curative action on ulcerated mucous membranes, given internally and applied locally. Dose of fluidextract: 30 to 60 drops (2 to 4 mils).

A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 1917, was written by Lucius E. Sayre, B.S. Ph. M.