Amygdala Dulcis. Sweet 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 Dulcis. Sweet Almond
Latin, Amygdala Dulcis
Eng., Sweet Almond. The ripe seeds of Prunus Amygdalus dulcis.
Official Preparation and Constituent.
Emulsum Amygdalae
Eng., Emulsion of Almond. Represents about 6 per cent. of the sweet almond.
Average Dose
4 fluidounces (120 mils).
Oleum Amygdalae Expressum
Eng., Expressed Oil of Almond.
Average Dose
1 fluidounce (30 mils).
The Expressed Oil of Almond is contained in several official preparations.
Therapeutic Action
Demulcent and nutrient. Uses.-Principally employed in the preparation of ointments, emulsions, etc.
Administration
Seldom prescribed as such.
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