Related entry: Zea (U. S. P.)—Zea
SYNONYMS: Extractum stigmatum maydis fluidum, Fluid extract of corn silk.
Preparation.—Formulary number, 182: "From the stigmata of Zea Mays, Linné (Indian corn). Process A (see F. 135). No. 40 powder. Menstruum: Diluted alcohol"—(Nat. Form.).
Medical Uses and Dosage.—(See Zea). Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluid drachms.
King's American Dispensatory, 1898, was written by Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John Uri Lloyd, Phr. M., Ph. D.