Bryony
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This 1930s encyclopedia article describes Bryonia alba and Bryonia dioica, herbaceous plants of the gourd family whose roots contain the glycoside bryonin. It details their historical use as a laxative and mild kidney irritant, along with medicinal dosages.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BRYONY, Bryonia alba L. and Bryonia dioica Jacq., family Cucurbitaceae, is a herbaceous plant found in Western Europe and the USSR. Therapeutically, its short, thick, yellowish-white roots are used. The active principle is the glycoside bryonin. Its action is laxative and partly kidney-irritating. Bryony is rarely used. Doses: Radix Bryoniae 0.2–0.5; Bryoninum 0.001.
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“Bryony.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/bryony/