Benzoin tincture

In the Asia-Pacific region, AItingia excelsa Noronha (Liquidambar altingiana Bl.), Alan-gia gracilipes Hemsl. (Amyris ambrosiaca L.f.), Liquidambar orientalis Mill, and Liquidambar formosana Hance are of medicinal value. The purified basalm obtained from the trunk of Liquidambar orientalis Mill, or prepared storax (British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1969) has been used similarly as Peru basalm in the form of an ointment to treat scabies and other skin diseases, and as an ingredient of Compound Benzoin Tincture. 

Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) Topical Apply 10% 25% solution in compound benzoin tincture to dry surface. Use 1 drop at a time allowing drying between drops until area is covered. Total volume should be limited to less than 0.5 ml per treatment session. 

Benzoic acid/benzoin tincture Methyl salicylate... 

THERAP CAT (VET) As a component of Compound Benzoin Tincture. Has been used as a parasiticide. 

A 54-year-old alcoholic man with suicidal intent ingested a bottle of wine followed by a 10 to 11 g bottle of 25% mayapple in benzoin tincture. Treatment including ipecac, activated charcoal, and hemoperfusion was unsuccessful, and the poisoning was fatal (Cassidy et al. 1982). 

Benzoin tincture contains 10% benzoin in alcohol, while the compound formulation also contains 2% aloes, 8% storax, and 4% tolu balsam in alcohol. Occasionally, allergic contact dermatitis occurs to these preparations or derivatives in Ar-ning s tincture (besides benzoin, tumenol ammonium, anthrarobin, and ether), adhesives, water repellent barrier creasms, lozenges, and cosmetics (Spott and Shelley 1970). Cross-reactions occur to balsam of Peru, storax, eugenol, vanilla, a-pinene, benzyl alcohol, and benzyl cinnamate (Hjorth 1961). 

Cross balsam Peru, benzoin tincture. May cause pigmentation of the face. ICU A... 

Currently the only officially recognized use of aloe is as an ingredient in compound benzoin tincture, presumably for its beneficial properties on the skin. 

Mainly used in friar s balsam also as an antiseptic, astringent, and expectorant in vaporizer fluids for inhalation to relieve respiratory discomforts in Compound Benzoin Tincture, which is widely used as a skin protectant or topical adhesive agent and as an antiseptic and styptic on small cuts. Tincture also used in dentistry to treat inflammation of gums and oral herpetic lesions. 

Crude benzoin, benzoin tincture, fluid extract, and resinoid are all readily available. Benzoin is currently official in U.S.P. 

Podophyllin is used in treating venereal warts (condyloma acuminatum) and other papillomas, most commonly as a dispersion in Compound Benzoin Tincture or as a solution in alcohol. It is also rather extensively used in laxative preparations, usually along with other cathartic agents. 

Storax is mainly used as an ingredient of Compound Benzoin Tincture (see aloe, balsam tolu, and benzoin). 

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