Amygdala Amara. Bitter Almond
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This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Amygdala Amara. Bitter Almond
Latin, Amygdala Amara (Gen., Amygdalae Amarae)
Eng., Bitter Almond. The ripe seed of Prunus amygdalus; var., amara. Bitter Almond is not official, but there are the following:
Official Constituent and Preparations.
Oleum Amygdalae Amarae
Eng., Oil of Bitter Almond. Average Dose.-1/2 minim (0.03 mil).
Aqua Amygdalae Amarae
Eng., Bitter Almond-water. Contains 0.1 per cent. of the Oil of Bitter Almond. Average Dose.-1 fluidrachm (4 mils).
Spiritus Amygdalae Amarae
Eng., Spirit of Bitter Almond. Contains 1 per cent. of the Oil of Bitter Almond. Average Dose.-8 minims (0.5 mil).
1 Anders: Practice of Medicine.
2 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.
Therapeutic Action
Classed as a sedative, depressant, antispasmodic, and flavor.
Uses
Recommended for cough and some other conditions. Administration.-Seldom prescribed.
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