Oleum Rosmarini, B. and U.S.P. Oil of Rosemary
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This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Pharmacology, Therapeutics And Materia Medica", by T. Lauder Brunton. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of pharmacology, therapeutics and materia medica.
Oleum Rosmarini, B. and U.S.P. Oil of Rosemary
The oil distilled from the flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis, B.P. A volatile oil distilled from rosemary, U.S.P.
Characters. - Colourless, with the odour of rosemary, and a warm aromatic taste.
Dose. - 1-5 min.
Preparations. | |
B.P. | Dose. |
Linimentum Saponis (p. 516)............................................... | for external use. |
Spiritus Rosmarini.................................... | 10-50 min. or more. |
Tinctura Lavandulae Composita........................................... | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
U.S.P. | |
Linimentum Saponis (p. 517)............................................... | for external use. |
Spiritus Odoratus........................................................................................................... | do. |
Tinctura Lavandulae Composita........................................ | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Action and Use. - It is a stimulant and carminative, and is used to lessen flatulence, and to allay pain and spasm of the intestines. It is a useful adjunct to purgatives, and is used in hysteria.
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