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Latin, Oleum Lavandulae
Eng., Oil of Lavender. A volatile oil distilled from the fresh flowering tops of Lavandula vera or Lavandula spica.
3 minims (0.2 mil).
Eng., Spirit of Lavander. Contains 5 per cent. of the Oil.
30 minims (2 mils).
Eng., Compound Tincture of Lavender. Oil of Lavender, 8 mils; Oil of Rosemary, 2 mils; Saigon Cinnamon, 20 Gm.; Clove, 5 Gm.; Nutmeg, 10 Gm.; Red Sanders, 10 Gm.; Alcohol and water, to make 1000 mils.
30 minims (2 mils).
Oil of Lavender is contained in several other official preparations.
Stomachic, carminative.
Principally employed as an adjuvant and flavoring agent, particularly in preparations for the relief of neurasthenia, hysteria, flatulence, etc.
Not often used. The following will illustrate how it may be prescribed.
In the treatment of acute indigestion:
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Tinct. Opii Camph......................................... | f3iij | 12 | |
Spir. Ammoniae Arom., | |||
Spir. Aetheris............................................... | āā | 15 | |
Tinct. Lavandulae Comp................................. | q. s. | 60 |
M.
Teaspoonful well diluted every fifteen minutes until relieved.
1 Anders: Practice of Medicine.
2 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
 
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