Oleum Cari -Olei Cari - Oil Of Caraway. U. S. P
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This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
Oleum Cari -Olei Cari - Oil Of Caraway. U. S. P
Origin. - A volatile oil distilled from caraway.
Description and Properties. - A colorless or pale-yellow, thin liquid, having the characteristic aromatic odor of caraway and a mild, spicy taste. Soluble in an equal volume of alcohol, this solution being neutral to litmus-paper.
By fractional distillation the oil may be separated into two portions: a light hydrocarbon with but little odor and taste, carvene; and a ketone having an agreeable caraway odor, carvone (C10H14O).
Dose. - 1-10 minims (0.6-0.66 Cc.) [3 minims (0.2 Cc), U. S. P.].
Official Preparation
Spiritus Juniperi Compositus - Spiritus Juniperi Compositi - Compound Spirit of Juniper. - Oil of Juniper, 8; oil of caraway, 1; oil of fennel, 1; alcohol, 1400; water, q. s. ad 1000 parts. Dose, 2-4 fluidrams (8.0-15.0 Cc.) [2 drams (8 Cc.), U. S. P.].
Physiological Action and Therapeutics. - The same as those of the 'other aromatic oils.
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