Balsam, Guaiacum. (Ph. Lond. 1745.) Guaiac, 1 lb.; balsam of Peru, 3 dr.; rect. spirit, 2 pints.
Balsam, Gurgun′ (-gōōn’) Syn. Gurgi′na balsam, Wood-oil (of India). From dipterocar′pus tri′nervis, and other species, by applying a slow fire to a notch or wound made in the trunk. Has a mixed smell of copaiba and naphtha. Properties and dose similar to those of balsam of copaiba. Sp. gr. ·962 to ·964. See Copaiba and Wood-oil.
Balsam, Hill’s, of Honey. See Patent Medicines.
Balsam, Hungarian. Syn. Bal′samum Hungar′icum, L. A terebinthinate exudation from the extremities of the branches of pi′nus pumil′io (Willd.) or mountain-pine. It is also obtained by pressure from the ‘cones’ of the same tree.
Balsam, Ioduretted. See Liniments.
Balsam, Japan Varnish. Syn. Japan lacq′uer. Exudes from incisions made in the trunk of melanorrhœ′a usitatis′sima, according to Wallich; or stagma′′ria, avernicif′lua according to Lindley. It constitutes the celebrated lac-varnish of the Japanese. It differs from that of China, and from the true balsams, in not containing benzoic acid. It is extremely acrid and irritant; and even its fumes affect the eyes and respiration.
Balsam†, Jews′. Balm of Gilead.
Balsam of Life, Professor Cook’s. Recommended especially for toothache and skin diseases. Borax, 20 parts; boiling water, 250 parts; camphor, 11⁄2 part. (Hager.)
Balsam, Locatelle’s′. Syn. Locatel′li’s balsam; Bal′samum Locatel′li, B. Lucatel′li, B. Ital′icum, B. Genofe′væ, &c., L. var. Prep. 1. (Original Formula.) Olive oil, 6 oz.; yellow wax, 4 oz.; sherry wine, 5 fl. oz.; red sanders (in very fine powder), 4 dr.; simmer them together until the moisture is nearly evaporated, then add of Strasburgh turpentine, 6 oz.; balsam of Peru, 2 dr.; strain through linen, and stir until nearly cold.
2. (Ph. E. 1744.) Olive oil, 24 fl. oz.; yellow wax, 1 lb.; melt, and add of Venice turpentine, 11⁄2 lb.; and, when cooled a little, further add, powdered dragon’s blood, 1 oz.; balsam of Peru, 2 oz.; and stir until cold.