Latin, Oleum Olivae (Gen., Olei Olivae)

Eng., Olive Oil. Synonym, Impure or imitation Olive Oil is frequently called Sweet Oil or Malaga Oil. A fixed oil expressed from the ripe fruit of Olea Europoea.

Average Dose

1 fluidounce (30 mils).

Olive Oil is employed in many official preparations.

Therapeutic Action

Laxative, nutrient, emollient, lubricant.

Uses

Employed in the treatment of tuberculosis, chronic constipation, obstructive jaundice, hyperchlorhydria, etc. Externally for indurative skin diseases, exanthematous eruptions, etc. It is a desirable vehicle for the solution or dilution of more active agents.

Administration

Olive Oil is often recommended by the profession, but is seldom a prescription ingredient except as a solvent or diluent, as for croton oil, salol, etc. The following illustrates:

In the treatment of orchitis complicating mumps:

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Apply a teaspoonful as directed.