Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary / With Comments

by Albion Walter Hewlett; William August Puckner; Torald Hermann Sollmann; Martin I. Wilbert

Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).

*Oleum Santali (Ol. Santal.), Oil of Santal, U.S.P. (Santalwood Oil, Oil of Sandalwood).—A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Urinary disinfectant and stimulant. Used in subacute stages of cystitis and gonorrhea.

Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.), preferably in capsules.

Oleum Sassafras (Ol. Sassaf.), Oil of Sassafras, U.S.P. (Sassafras Oil).—A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Flavor; used externally as rubefacient counterirritant.

Oleum Sesami (Ol. Sesam.), Sesame Oil, U.S.P. (Teel Oil, Benne Oil).—A fixed oil.