The common names of the Jaborandi are Pilocarpus, Arruda
Brava and Juarandi. It is found in Brazil. It was introduced by
Countinho in 1874. The mother tincture is prepared from dried leaves
and stems, and dilution from it.
This remedy is indicated in dropsical effusions of lungs and in
cardiac dropsy. It has been employed extensively, with marked success
in puerperal and uraemic eclampsia. It is very useful in lower dilution
to control the night sweats. It is also employed in alopecia and is a
valuable remedy in limiting the duration of mumps.
