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TERPINOL.
slightly aromatic taste. Its melting-point is from 240.8
to 242.60 F. (I i60 to 117 C.).
Solubility.-Terpine is soluble in Io parts of alcohol,
in 32 parts of boiling water, in 250 parts of cold water,
and to some extent in carbon disulphide, benzene, and
turpentine.
Therapeutic Applications.-This remedy has anti-
septic and expectorant properties. It has been employed
successfully in subacute and chronic bronchitis and in
whooping-cough. This drug has also been recom-
mended as a diuretic against chronic inflammation of
the kidneys.
Administration.-As an expectorant the dose of ter-
pine is from 2 to 3 grains (0.12 to o.18 gramme). In
chronic nephritis it may be given in doses of from 5 to 6
grains (0.30 to 0.36 gramme), and in whooping-cough in
doses of from 20 to 40 grains (I.3 to 2.6 grammes). It
is best administered in tablets or in alcoholic and syrupy
mixtures.
TERPINOL.
By boiling together terpine and water acidulated with
hydrochloric or sulphuric acid, terpinol is obtained. It
is a mixture of terpenes with a formula of 2(C10,,H),H20.
Physical Properties.-This agent occurs as a color-
less oily liquid with an odor resembling that of jasmine;
it has a sp. gr. of 0.852.
Solubility.-This drug is soluble in alcohol and in
ether, but is insoluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Like terpine, terpinol
possesses expectorant and stimulant properties, and has
been used with benefit in the treatment of bronchitis.
Administration.-This remedy is best given in cap-
sules or in pill form, alone or in combination with the
benzoate of sodium. The dose of terpinol is from Io to
15 minims (o.6o to 0.9o gramme).'
1 Terpineol (C1H,7OH) is the name given to a colorless liquid with a
bitter taste and a sp. gr. of 0.940; it is recommended as a deodorizer.I97
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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/m1/196/: 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.