Nervocidin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Nervocidin is a salt of an alkaloid derived from the Indian plant Gasu basu, acting as a powerful local anesthetic, cardiac poison, diuretic, and stimulant of the intestine and uterus. In dentistry, it was used to anesthetize dentin and pulp.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
NERVOCIDIN (Nervocidin), the hydrochloride or sulfate salt of an alkaloid from the Indian plant gasu-basu ("Gasu basu"); a yellow amorphous powder, readily soluble in water. It has an anesthetic effect on mucous membranes (30 times stronger than cocaine); a cardiac poison, similar in its effect on the heart to digitalis; a powerful diuretic; and has a stimulating effect on the intestines and uterus. In dental practice, nervocidin is used as an anesthetic for dentin and pulp in the form of a powder, as well as with guaiacol or eugenol.
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“Nervocidin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/nervocidin/