Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 55

ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative frequently employed with purgative medicines to prevent griping.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).

_Aqua Foeniculi (Aq. Foenic.), Fennel Water, U.S.P._--A solution of oil of fennel in water.

DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).

=Oleum Gossypii Seminis (Ol. Gossyp. Sem.), Cottonseed Oil, U.S.P.=--A fixed oil.

ACTION AND USES: Frequently employed in place of olive oil, in preparations for external use.

=Oleum Juniperi (Ol. Junip.), Oil of Juniper, U.S.P.= (Juniper Oil, Oil of Juniper Berries).--A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

ACTION AND USES: Irritant diuretic.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.); not given as such.

_Spiritus Juniperi (Sp. Junip.), Spirit of Juniper, U.S.P._--Oil of juniper (5%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).

_Spiritus Juniperi Compositus (Sp. Junip. Co.), Compound Spirit of Juniper, U.S.P._--Oil of juniper (0.4%) and oils of caraway and fennel in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 66 per cent.

DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)

=Oleum Lavandulae (Ol. Lavand.), Oil of Lavender, U.S.P.= (Oleum Lavandulae Florum U.S.P. VIII).--A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and flavoring agent.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).

_Acetum Aromatic.u.m (Acet. Arom.), Aromatic Vinegar, N.F._--Acetic acid, alcohol and water, aromatized with oils of lavender, rosemary, juniper, peppermint, cinnamon, lemon and clove.

USES: Refres.h.i.+ng inhalant and counterirritant.

_Mistura Camphorae Aromatica (Mist. Camph. Arom.), Aromatic Camphor Mixture, N.F._ (Parrish's Camphor Mixture).--Camphor water (about 70%) in compound tincture of lavender and sugar. Absolute alcohol content about 17.5 per cent.

USES: Aromatic carminative.

DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).

_Mistura Oleo-Balsamica (Mist. Ol.-Balsam.), Oleo-Balsamic Mixture, N.F._--Oil of lavender, eugenol, oils of thyme, cinnamon, lemon and nutmeg with balsam of Peru in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.

ACTION AND USES: Local stimulant.

_Spiritus Lavandulae (Sp. Lavand.), Spirit of Lavender, U.S.P._--Oil of lavender (5%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).

_Tinctura Lavandulae Composita (Tr. Lavand. Co.), Compound Tincture of Lavender, U.S.P._ (Compound Spirit of Lavender).--Oil of lavender, oil of rosemary, Saigon cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and red saunders in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.

USES: Aromatic flavor and rubefacient.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.)

=Oleum Limonis (Ol. Limon.), Oil of Lemon, U.S.P.= (Lemon Oil).--A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

ACTION AND USES: Flavoring agent

=*Oleum Lini (Ol. Lini), Linseed Oil, U.S.P.= (Oil of Flaxseed, Raw Linseed Oil).--A fixed oil.

ACTION AND USES: Internally, laxative; its disagreeable taste and odor have made it unpopular. Externally, protective emollient, especially as Linimentum Calcis (which see under Calx) in burns.

DOSAGE: 30 Cc. or 1 fluidounce (U.S.P.)

=*Oleum Menthae Piperitae (Ol. Menth. Pip.), Oil of Peppermint, U.S.P.= (Peppermint Oil).--A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative and flavoring agent.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).

_*Aqua Menthae Piperitae (Aq. Menth. Pip.), Peppermint Water, U.S.P._--A saturated solution of oil of peppermint in distilled water.

DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)

_*Spiritus Menthae Piperitae (Sp. Menth. Pip.), Spirit of Peppermint, U.S.P._ (Essence of Peppermint).--Oil of peppermint (10%), colored with peppermint in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).

_Trochisci Menthae Piperitae (Troch. Menth. Pip.), Troches of Peppermint, N.F._--Oil of peppermint, with sugar and mucilage of tragacanth.

DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.)