A balsam obtained from Toluifera balsa-mum Linne (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae).

Syrupus Tolutanus

Dose, 3 ss— 3 ij.

These preparations are employed internally for their stimulating expectorant qualities, and topically in various affections of the skin— notably those characterized by a chronic scaly quality and those given to itching.

The sirup of tolu has mildly expectorant effects, but is used chiefly as a vehicle for the more active remedies of this kind.

Tar-water and sirup of tar have long been used in the treatment of cough and chronic bronchial affections. The sirup may be prepared extemporaneously by adding the volatile oil to simple sirup