Action and Uses: Flavoring agent.
*Oleum Lini (Ol. Lini), Linseed Oil, U.S.P. (Oil of Flaxseed, Raw Linseed Oil).—A fixed oil.
Action and Uses: Internally, laxative; its disagreeable taste and odor have made it unpopular. Externally, protective emollient, especially as Linimentum Calcis (which see under Calx) in burns.
Dosage: 30 Cc. or 1 fluidounce (U.S.P.).
*Oleum Menthae Piperitae (Ol. Menth. Pip.), Oil of Peppermint, U.S.P. (Peppermint Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative and flavoring agent.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
*Aqua Menthae Piperitae (Aq. Menth. Pip.), Peppermint Water, U.S.P.—A saturated solution of oil of peppermint in distilled water.
Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)