Latin, Rosa Gallica

Eng., Red Rose. The dried petals of Rosa gallica.

Principal Constituents

Volatile oil, etc.

Official Preparations.

Fluidextractum Rosae

Eng., Fluidextract of Rose. Average Dose.-30 minims (2 mils).

Mel Rosae

Eng., Honey of Rose. Fluidextract of Rose, 120 mils; Clarified Honey, to make 1000 Gm. Average Dose.-1 fluidrachm (4 mils).

Aqua Rosae

Eng., Rose Water. Stronger Rose Water and Distilled Water equal parts.

Aqua Rosae Fortior

Eng., Stronger Rose Water. Water saturated with the volatile Oil of Rose petals by distillation.

Unguentum Aquae Rosae

Eng., Ointment of Rose Water. Synonym, Cold Cream. Spermaceti, 125 Gm.; White Wax, 120 Gm.; Expressed Oil of Almond, 560 Gm.; Stronger Rose Water, 190 mils; Sodium Borate, 5 Gm.

Unofficial Constituent.

Oleum Rosae

Eng., Oil of Rose. Synonym, Attar of Rose. A volatile oil.

Therapeutic Action

Rose is a mild astringent and stomachic.

Uses

The preparations are extensively employed as vehicles and flavors.

Administration

These preparations are used almost exclusively as vehicles, and to disguise unpleasant tastes and odors. The Honey and Syrup are not used in some neighborhoods with enough frequency to enable the smaller drug-stores to keep a fresh supply on hand. Rose Water and the Ointment of Rose Water are very desirable vehicles, and can usually be supplied in good condition by any pharmacy.

As a vehicle in a prescription for the treatment of chapped face and hands:

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1220

or

Phenolis Liq.........

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1221 x

65

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

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1222

30

00

Alcoholis..............

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1223

30

00

Aquae Rosae...............

q. s.Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1224

120

00

M.

Sig

Apply after bathing.

As a flavor in a prescription for the treatment of salivation:

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1225

or

Acidi Borici,

Acidi Tannici.................................................

.āā. gr. xl

2

5

Mellis Rosae.................................................

f3ij

60

0

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

q..sRosa Gallica Red Rose 1226

180

0

M.

Sig

Use as a mouth-wash every two hours.

As a vehicle in a prescription for the treatment of eczema of the scrotum:

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1227

or

Camphorae,

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

.āā. gr. xx

1

3

Adipis Lanae Hyd.....................................

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1228

15

0

Ung. Aquae Rosae .......................................

q. s.Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1229

30

0

M.

Sig

Apply liberally several times a day.

As a vehicle in a prescription for the treatment of eczema of the feet and legs:

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1230

or

Phenolis.......

gr.x

65

Olei Cadini...........

Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1231 x

65

Picis Liquidae.........

gr.xx

1

30

Ung. Aquae Rosae..........

q.s.Rosa Gallica Red Rose 1232

30

00

M.

Sig

Apply thoroughly twice a day.

1 White and Martin: Genito-urinary and Venereal Diseases.

2 Ohmann-Dumesnil: Diseases of the Skin. 3 Ibid.