Friars’ balsam

A true absolute is also produced in much smaller quantities. It is well known as an ingredient of Friars Balsam. 

Although the abovementioned results may be suggestive, there seem to have been no rigorous clinical trials of the commercial and popnlar Vick s Vaporub or Friars Balsam , both of which contain many potentially antitnssive ingredients. 

Compound Tincture of Benzoin, B.P. (Friars Balsam). A tincture prepared from benzoin, storax, tolu and aloes. 

Advising a patient with a blocked nose Have you tried an inhalation Karvol Capsules or Friar s Balsam can help. ... 

Balsam Traumatic. Friar s halsam Turlington s balsam. Composed of 100 parts benzoin, 35 storax, 35 balsam Tolu, 16 balsam Peru, 8 aloe, 8 myrrh, 4 angelica, and alcohol to make 1000. 

Actions and Uses.—Stimulant and antispasmodic. Used in the preparation of Tinctura Benzoini composita (Friar s Balsam). 

Actions and Uses.—Internally —Stimulant and anti-spasmodic but seldom or never given at the present day. Externally —Excitant to wounds and contusions in the form of Tinctura Benzoini composite (Friar s Balsam). 

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. 

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