Cetaceum (Cetac.), Spermaceti, U.S.P.—A solid fat from the sperm whale.
White, nearly odorless, unctuous masses, with a bland, mild taste. Insoluble in water and nearly insoluble in cold alcohol.
Action and Uses: Used as a component of cerates and cold creams.
CHARTAE, PAPERS.—Papers are pieces of unsized paper saturated with or pieces of hard-surfaced papers coated with a medicinal substance.
Chimaphila (Chimaph.), Chimaphila, N.F. (Pipsissewa).—Leaves.
Action and Uses: Obsolete; no definite indications for its use. Has been described as “tonic, astringent, diuretic.”
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Chimaphilae (Fldext. Chimaphil.), Fluidextract of Chimaphila, N.F.—Chimaphila (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
Chionanthus (Chionanth.), Chionanthus, N.F. (Fringe Tree Bark).—Bark of the root.