Latin, Aurantii Dulcis Cortex (Gen., Aurantii Dulcis Corticis)

Eng., Sweet Orange Peel. The fresh outer rind of the ripe fruit of Citrus Aurantium sinensis.

Official Preparations and Constituent.

Syrupus Aurantii

Eng., Syrup of Orange. Represents 2.5 per cent. of the drug.

Tinctura Aurantii Dulcis

Eng., Tincture of Sweet Orange Peel. Represents 50 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

1 fluidrachm (4 mils).

Oleum Aurantii

Eng., Oil of Orange. Synonym, Oil of Sweet Orange. A volatile oil obtained by expression from the fresh peel of the sweet orange.

Average Dose

3 minims (0.2 mil).

Official Preparations of the Oil.

Elixir Aromaticum

Eng., Aromatic Elixir. Synonyms, Elixir of Orange, Elixir Simplex, Simple Elixir. Contains about 1.2 per cent. of Compound Spirit of Orange and 25 per cent. alcohol, with sugar and water.

Spiritus Aurantii Compositus

Eng., Compound Spirit of Orange. Oil of Orange, 200 mils; Oil of Lemon, 50 mils; Oil of Coriander, 20 mils; Oil of Anise, 5 mils; Alcohol, to make 1000 mils.

Official Preparations of the Volatile Oil of Fresh Orange Flowers.

Aqua Aurantii Florum

Eng., Orange Flower Water. Equal parts of Stronger Orange Flower Water and Distilled Water.

Orange Flower Water is contained in several official preparations.

Aqua Aurantii Florum Fortior

Eng., Stronger Orange Flower Water. Water saturated by distillation with the Volatile Oil of fresh Orange Flowers.

This preparation is used in making troches of Tannic Acid.

Syrupus Aurantii Florum

Eng., Syrup of Orange Flowers.

Sugar 850 Gm., Orange Flower Water, to make 1000 mils.

Therapeutic Action

Stomachic, tonic.

Uses

These preparations of orange are used for flavoring purposes and as vehicles. The preparations of Bitter Orange Peel are also employed as bitter tonics.

Aromatic Elixir is one of the most useful vehicles in the Pharmacopoeia.

The smaller drug-stores often will be unable to supply good fresh preparations of Syrup of Orange or Syrup of Orange Flowers, and the Tincture of Sweet Orange Peel and the Compound Spirit of Orange are so seldom used in some sections that they are not carried in stock.

Administration

Some common methods of prescribing are shown in the following formulae:

In the treatment of headache following a debauch:

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 319

or

Ammonii Bromidi............................

3iij

12

Spir. Ammonias Arom................................

f3iv

15

Elix. Aromatici...................................

q. s.Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 320

90

M.

Sig

Two (2) teaspoonfuls in water every two hours till relieved.

As a hypnotic, analgesic, cough sedative and antispasmodic in childhood:

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 321

or

Codeinae Sulphatis................................

gr. ss

03

Antipyrinae..............................................

gr. xvj

1

00

Syrupi Aurantii........................................

q. s.Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 322

60

00

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful every two hours when needed.

In the treatment of convulsions of infancy:

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 323

or

Chlorali Hydrati ..............................

gr. viij

5

Sodii Bromidi..................................

gr. xvj

1

0

Syrupi Aurantii ................................

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 324

60

0

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful. Repeat in one hour if necessary..

In the treatment of tuberculosis:

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 325

or

Creosoti.............

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 326 xxiv

1

5

Glycerini.............

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 327

60

0

Tinct. Aurantii Dulc..............

q.s.Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 328

90

0

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful with water or milk after meals.

In the treatment of stomatitis in children:

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 329

or

Potassii Chloratis.......................................

gr.xxiv

1

5

Syrupi Aurantii............................................

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 330

30

0

Aquae................................................................

Aurantii Dulcis Cortex Sweet Orange Peel 331

90

0

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful every two hours.

1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.

2 Ruhrah: Diseases of Children. 3 Ibid.

4 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.

5 Ruhrah: Diseasesof Children.