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It is given internally in diarrhoea, dysentery, and hemorrhage from the bowels. Dose, of the infusion, from one to three ounces; of the tincture, from one to four drachms; of the powder, from ten to thirty grains. Caution.--It must not be given with soda or any alkali; nor metallic salts, albumen, or gelatine, as its property is destroyed by this combination. 722. Kino Kino is a powerful astringent. It is used externally to ulcers, to give tone to them when flabby, and discharging foul and thin matter. It is used internally in the same diseases as catechu. Dose, of the powder, from ten to fifteen grains; of the tincture, from one to two drachms; of the compound powder, from ten to twenty grains; of the infusion, from a half to one and a half ounce. Caution.--Kino is used in combination with calomel, when salivation is intended, to prevent, by its astringency, the action of the calomel on the bowels, and thereby insure its affecting the constitution.-- (See CATECHU [para. 721]). 723. Oak Bark Oak Bark is an astringent and tonic. It is used externally in the form of decoction, to restrain bleeding from lacerated surfaces. As a local astringent, it is used in the form of decoction, as a gargle in sore throat and relaxed uvula. It is used internally in the same diseases as catechu, and when combined with aromatics and bitters, in intermittent fevers. Dose of the powder, from fifteen to thirty grains; of the decoction, from two to eight drachms.