5744. Manna

Description and references

Dried exudation of Fraxinus ornus L., Oleaceae. Habit. Mediterranean Basin, Asia Minor, Spain. Constit. 40-60% mannitol; 10-16% mannotetrose; 6-16% mannotriose; glucose, mucilage, fraxin.

Properties

One gram dissolves in 5 ml water, 150 ml 90% alcohol.

Therapeutic Category

Cathartic.