This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
C. and D. Leprosy, Dougal (Report on the Treatment of Leprosy with Gurjun Oil, Calcutta, 1874), 146, 1/74, 683; Alken, 170, No. ix. '77; 46,66.
D. Eczema, cancer, Wilson, 137, 1/74, 694. Lupus, Wilson, loc. cit.; 79, 68. Infiltrated eczema and psoriasis, 5209.
Gurjun, like other balsams, is stimulant in its action, and, like other stimulating applications, is useful in suitable cases of eczema and lupus. Its chief dermatological employment, however, has been in connection with the treatment of leprosy. The details of its use will be considered in connection with that disease.
 
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