Latin, Oleum Lavandulae

Eng., Oil of Lavender. A volatile oil distilled from the fresh flowering tops of Lavandula vera or Lavandula spica.

Average Dose

3 minims (0.2 mil).

Official Preparations.

Spiritus Lavandulae

Eng., Spirit of Lavander. Contains 5 per cent. of the Oil.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Tinctura Lavandulae Composita

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.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Oil of Lavender is contained in several other official preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Stomachic, carminative.

Uses

Principally employed as an adjuvant and flavoring agent, particularly in preparations for the relief of neurasthenia, hysteria, flatulence, etc.

Administration

Not often used. The following will illustrate how it may be prescribed.

In the treatment of acute indigestion:

Oleum Lavandulae Florum Oil of Lavender 1010

or

Tinct. Opii Camph.........................................

f3iij

12

Spir. Ammoniae Arom.,

Spir. Aetheris...............................................

āāOleum Lavandulae Florum Oil of Lavender 1011

15

Tinct. Lavandulae Comp.................................

q. s.Oleum Lavandulae Florum Oil of Lavender 1012

60

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful well diluted every fifteen minutes until relieved.

1 Anders: Practice of Medicine.

2 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.