Latin, Linum

Eng., Linseed, Flaxseed. The ripe seeds of Linum usitatissimum.

Official Constituent.

Oleum Lini

Eng., Linseed Oil.

Average Dose

1 fluidounce (30 mils).

Linseed Oil is contained in several official preparations. Two Linseed Oils are on the market, known as the "raw" and the "boiled." The former is the one used in medicine.

Therapeutic Action

Demulcent, emollient, laxative, diuretic.

Uses

Flaxseed in the form of meal is extensively used by the public as poultices for boils, sprains, etc. The oil is used in veterinary practice for colic. It is seldom prescribed for internal use in man, but is a constituent in making Lime Liniment, which is much used for minor burns.

Liquor Acidi Arsenosi

See Arsenum.

Liquor Ammonii Acetatis

See Ammonium.

Liquor Arseni Et Hydrargyri Iodidi

See Arsenum.

Liquor Calcis

See Calcium.

Liquor Cresolis Compositus

See Cresol.

Liquor Ferri Chloridi

See Ferrum.

Liquor Ferri Et Ammonii Acetatis

See Ferrum.

Liquor Ferri Subsulphatis

See Ferrum.

Liquor Ferri Tersulphatis

See Ferrum.

Liquor Formaldehydi

See Formaldehydum.

Liquor Hydrogenii Dioxidi

See next page.

Liquor Hypophysis

See Hypophysis Sicca.

Liquor Iodi Compositus

See lodum.

Liquor Magnesii Citratis

See Magnesium.

Liquor Plumbi Subacetatis

See Plumbum.

Liquor Plumbi Subacetatis Dilutus

See Plumbum.

Liquor Potassii Arsenitis

See Arsenum.

Liquor Potassii Citratis

See Potassium.

Liquor Potassii Hydroxidi

See Potassium.

Liquor Sodae Chlorinatae

See Sodium.

Liquor Sodii Arsenatis

See Arsenum.

Liquor Sodii Glycerophosphatis

See Acidum Hypophosphorosum.

Liquor Sodii Hydroxidi

See Sodium.

Liquor Zinci Chloridi

See Zincum.