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196 NOTES ON THE NEWER REMEDIES.
TANGHININE.
A principle extracted from Tanghinia venenifera; its
chemical constitution has not yet been established def-
initely; it is said to be wanting in nitrogen.
Physical Properties.-This drug occurs as a crystal-
line body, and melts at a temperature of 359.6 F.
(I82 C.).
Solubility.- Tanghinine is soluble in alcohol and in
ether, and in water in the proportion of I to Ioo parts.
Therapeutic Applications. - Although resembling
strophanthine and ouabaine in its action, tanghinine has
not yet been employed in practical medicine.
TEREBENE.
A mixture of several terpenes resulting from the dis-
tillation of the oil of turpentine with sulphuric acid.
Terebene is represented by the formula C10H,1.
Physical Properties.-This body appears as a yellow-
ish liquid with an odor likened to that of thyme.
Solubility.-This liquid is readily soluble in ether,
less so in alcohol, and almost insoluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.- Terebene is a medicament
useful as a stimulant expectorant, and as such it has been
tried with good results in the treatment of chronic bron-
chitis and hay asthma. Locally, it is said to be beneficial
in wounds.
Administration.-This remedy is best given in emul-
sion or in capsules, in doses of from 4 to 6 minims (0.24
to 0.36 gramme) every three or four hours. Externally,
it may be applied in solution of the strength of 5 per cent.
TERPINE.
The hydrate of terpine is obtained by the interaction
of 4 parts of the oil of turpentine, I part of nitric acid,
and 3 parts of alcohol at 176 F. (80 C.). It is repre-
sented by the formula C0His.3H20.
Physical Properties.- Terpine appears in the form
of white rhombic crystals, without odor, and having a
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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/m1/195/: 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.