Tincture of Benzoin

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). 

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Podophyllin 10-25% in compound tincture of benzoin applied to lesions repeat weekly if necessary,1 or... 

Podophyllum resin, an alcoholic extract of Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as mandrake root or May apple, is used in the treatment of condyloma acuminatum and other verrucae. It is a mixture of podophyllotoxin, and peltatin, desoxypodophyllotoxin, dehydropodophyllotoxin, and other compounds. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and compound tincture of benzoin. 

Court Plaster is formed by brushing a solution of isinglass, mingled with a little tincture of benzoin, over black sarsenet. Liston s isinglass plaster is similarly made with oiled silk,... 

Podophyllotoxin and its derivatives are active cytotoxic agents with specific affinity for the microtubule protein of the mitotic spindle. Normal assembly of the spindle is prevented, and epidermal mitoses are arrested in metaphase. A 25% concentration of podophyllum resin in compound tincture of benzoin is recommended for the treatment of condyloma acuminatum. Application should be restricted to wart tissue only, to limit the total amount of medication used and to prevent severe erosive changes in adjacent tissue. In treating cases of large condylomas, it is advisable to limit application to sections of the affected area to minimize systemic absorption. The patient is instructed to wash off the preparation 2-3 hours after the initial application, since the irritant reaction is variable. Depending on the individual patient s reaction, this period can be extended to 6-8 hours on subsequent applications. If three to five applications have not resulted in significant resolution, other methods of treatment should be considered. 

Cryotherapy with liquid nitroget or podophyllin resin 10-25% in impound tincture of benzoin applied at weekly interoals ... 

Scardamaglia, L., Nixon, R., and Fewings, J. 2003. Compound tincture of benzoin A common contact allergen Aust. J. Dermatol. 44, 180-184. 

Benzoin resin is a local irritant. A hundred years ago, it was considered to be an aphrodisiac when ingested. At the beginning of the 20th century, benzoin was mostly administered as an antiseptic in fumigation to treat chronic respiratory diseases it was thrown in small pieces onto a heated metal plate. Tincture of benzoin is obtained from dissolving (1/5) benzoin in alcohol. 

Cryotherapy (e.g., liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe), or Podophyllin 10-25% in compound tincture of benzoin applied to lesions repeat weekly if necessary,or Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 80-90% or bichloroacetic acid (BCA) 80-90% applied to warts repeat weekly if necessary, or... 

Compound Tincture of Benzoin. Macerate 3 troy ounces benzoin, i troy ounce st)Cotrine aloes, both in coarse powder, and 2 troy ounces storax, for 14 days in 2 pints alcohol filter through paper. ( (7. S. Ph.)... 

Essence of Coltsfoot. Balsam of tolu, 1 ounce compound tincture of benzoin and rectified spirit of wine, of each 2 ounces dissolve. 

Pectoral Balsam. Tincture of tola aud compound tincture of benzoin, of each 2 ounces rectified spirit, 4 ounces mix. An a pectoral iu coughs and colds. Uu. tc. I tea-spoonful. 

Turlington s Balsam is much like the compound tincture of benzoin of the Pharmacopceia of the U. S., though it is somewhat more complicated. To make it, take benzoin, 12 ounces liquid storax, 4 ounces balsam of Peru, 2 ounces myrrh and aloes, each 1 ounce balsam of tolu and extract of liquorice, each 4 ounces angelica root, t ounce alcohol, 8 pints. Digest for 10 days, and strain. 

CiginforHoaneness, Astdiu Ac. Soak Uiick unsized paper in a solution of saltpetre, and dry. Then brash over with tincture of cascarilla and, when nearly dry, with compound tincture of benzoin. In about half an hour, cut it into pieces 1 by 4 inches, and roll into cigarettes. Excellent for hoarseness, loss of voice, and asthma. 

An 18-year-old woman in her 34th week of pregnancy experienced severe peripheral neuropathy followed by intrauterine death of the fetus after professional application of a 25% solution of podophyllum resin in tincture of benzoin on vulval warts. A total of 7.5 ml (equivalent to 1.88 g podophyllum) was applied. The woman was under general anesthesia at the time of application. After 3 months, the woman was walking without aid and was able to type, but very slowly and clumsily. Complete recovery from neuropathy and a subsequent healthy pregnancy was reported (Chamberlain et al. 1972). 

Among other products, benzoin is used in tincture of benzoin, which contains benzoin resin and alcohol, and compound tincture of benzoin, which contains benzoin resin. 

Coskey R.J. 1978. Contact dermatitis owing to tincture of benzoin Arch. Dermatol. 114(1) 128. 

Klein, T.G., H.J. Woehlck, and P.S. Pagel. 2009. Severe allergic contact dermatitis resulting from occupational exposure to tincture of benzoin aerosol spray in an anesthesiologist.. Anesthes. 23(2) 292-294. 

Medicaments Alcohols, benzocaine, camphor, cantharides, capsaicin, chloroform, dimethyl sulfoxide, fi iar s balsam, iodine, methyl salicylate, methylene green, myrrh, nicotinic acid esters, resorcinol, tar extracts, tincture of benzoin, witch hazel... 

James WD, White SW (1984) Allergic contact dermatitis to compound tincture of benzoin. J Am Acad Dermatol 11 847-850 Joltrain M, Hissard R, Boulard E (1939) Accident observes chez des ouvriers d une cartoucherie. Bull Acad Natl Med 122 629-699... 

Spruance SL, Freeman DJ, Stewart JC, et al. (1991) The natural history of ultraviolet radiation-induced herpes simplex and response to therapy with peroral and topical formulations of acyclovir. J Infect Dis 163 723-734 Steiner K, Leifer W (1949) Investigation of contact-type dermatitis to compound tincture of benzoin. J Invest Dermatol... 

Uses ointment in the treatment of scabies and other parasitic skin diseases used in inhalations for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract in fumigating pastilles and powders in perfumes imbedding material in microscopy topical protectant expectorant some perfumery uses (aerosol fragrances apple blossom fixer the best for soap Stock) in veterinary medicine, it is used as a parasiticide Cross balsam of Peru, tincture of benzoin, dieythylstilbestrol. STYRAX BENZOIN... 

A sterile dressing is fixed to the skin with tincture of benzoin and adhesive tape, and the intravenous delivery tubing is changed. 

Tincture of Benzoin, B.P.C. A simple 10 per cent tincture of benzoin in 90 per cent alcohol. 

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

A soap recommended as an excellent toilet adjunct can be made as follows About 10 per cent lanoline is dissolved in oleine, saponified as in the case of the tar soap and scented, and most suitable lor this purpose is a solution of couniarin in geranium oil. Further, to the finished soap, tincture of benzoin can be added. 

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