Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 104
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104 NOTES ON THE NEWER REMEDIES.
Therapeutic Applications.- Guaiacol salicylate is used
for the same purpose and in the same quantities as salol.
GURJUN BALSAM.
Gurjun balsam or oil, or wood-oil, is an exudation ob-
tained from an East-India tree by incision. The chem-
ical nature of the balsam has not been established.
Physical Properties.-The balsam is a transparent
liquid of the consistency of olive oil, having a greenish-
gray color and an odor resembling that of copaiba.
Therapeutic Applications. Grjun oil is employed
especially as In alterative in the treatment of leprosy. It
is said to be serviceable in bronchitis and in gonorrhea.
Administration.-This remedy is best given in emul-
sion, combined with sweet spirit of nitre, in doses of I
to 2 drachms (3.75 to 7.50 grammes) three times a day.
GYNOCARDIC ACID.
From the oil of the seeds of Gynocardia odorata is
extracted an active principle, called gynocardic acid,
which is represented by the formula C,H,2402.
Physical Properties.-Gynocardic acid occurs as a
yellowish oily substance with a melting-point of 86 F.
(3o C.) and having a distinct odor and an acrid taste.
Therapeutic Applications.-This drug is used exter-
nally and internally in the treatment of syphilis and lep-
rosy, and even in rheumatic affections. In this respect
it is said to be superior to chaulmoogra oil.
Administration.-The dose of gynocardic acid varies
from 2 to 3 grains (0.03 to o.18 gramme). Externally,
it may be used in the form of liniment of the strength
of I to 10 or 20 parts.
H EMALBUMIN.
Haemalbumin is the name given to a recent preparation
said to contain all the albuminoids and salts of the blood.
Physical Properties.-This agent occurs in the form
of a stable powder easily soluble in water and in alcohol.
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/103/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.