2, 3. See Balsam of Honey, B. of Horehound, &c.
Balsam, Persian†. Friar’s Balsam.
Balsam, Peru′′vian. See Balsam of Peru.
Balsam, Poly′chrest. Syn. Elixir Polychreston. (E. 1745.) Guaiacum, 6 oz.; balsam of Peru, 1⁄2 oz.; rectified spirit, 32 oz. Digest in a sand bath for 4 days, and add oil of sassafras, 2 dr.
Balsam, Poser’s (E. Gross, Breslau), for chronic and local rheumatism. A yellow liquid, composed of:—Oil of rosemary, 4 grms.; camphor, 10 grms.; tincture of ants, 15 grms.; tincture of cantharides, 5 grms.; spirit of wine, 90 grms.; tincture of saffron, 10 drops. (Hager.)
Balsam, Potsdam (aromatic balsamic perfume). Liquid storax, 4 grms.; cloves, 2 grms.; oil of cloves, 3 grms.; oil of cassia, 1 grm.; oils of bergamot, lemon, and lavender, āā, 2 grms.; oil of curled mint, 1⁄4 grm.; rectified spirit, 200 grms.; macerate and filter. (Hager.)
Balsam, Riga. (rē′-). Syn. Carpa′thina balsam; Bal′samum carpath′icum, B. lib′ani, &c., L.; Baume de Carpathes, Fr. A pellucid white fluid obtained by careful distillation from the young shoots of pi′nus cem′bra (Linn.) or Siberian stone-pine. It much resembles oil of juniper; and, like that article, is powerfully diuretic. It is regarded as vulnerary, and is highly esteemed by some in sprains and bruises. The bottoms of oil of juniper are commonly sold for it in the shops. The spirit distilled from pine-tops (spiritus turionum pini) is also frequently, although incorrectly, called BIGA BALSAM.
Balsam, Sanchez’s Gout. See Balsam, Camphorated.
Balsam, Sooth′ing. See Balsam, Anodyne.
Balsam, St. Genevieve. Thick turpentine, 5 parts; olive oil, 30 parts; bees’ wax, 25 parts; spermaceti, 5 parts; camphor, 1 part; red sanders, 4 parts.