Balsam, Wound. Several vulnerary preparations have been so called; but FRIAR’S BALSAM (comp. tinct. of benzoin) is that usually intended.
Balsam of Acou′chi. A yellowish aromatic liquid, of a terebinthinous nature and consistence, obtained from the wounded branches and shoots of the icica heterophylla (DC.). It is highly esteemed as vulnerary by the Caribs of Guiana. (Lindley.)
Balsam of Alpi′nus. Balm of Gilead; because Prosper Alpinus wrote a learned (?) treatise on it.
Balsam of Am′ber. Syn. Bal′samum succini, L.; Baume d’ambre, Fr. The article to which this term is usually applied has been already noticed. Oil of amber was also formerly so called; and the same name has been given to the following and other like preparations by their inventors:—
1. (Radius.) Oil of amber, 4 fl. oz.; oil of myrrh, 2 fl. oz; oil of turpentine, 1 fl. oz.; mix with a gentle heat.
2. (Bate.) See Balsam Anodyne. They are all stimulant and antispasmodic, and are used either internally or as a friction, like oil of amber.
Balsam of Arcæ′us. Syn. Bal′samum Arcæ′i, L.; Baume d’Arcæus, Fr. A digestive ointment formerly in great repute, and still much employed on the Continent. It is now superseded in England by the comp. elemi ointment of the Pharmacopœias. In the original formula, boiling water, 4 parts, were ordered to be stirred in.
Balsam of Can′ada. See Turpentines.
Balsam of Cloves. Syn. Aromat′ic balsam of cloves; Bal′samum caryophyl′li, L. Prep. (Bories.) Oil of cloves and oil of nutmeg, of each 1⁄2 dr.; spirit of juniper berries, 3 oz.; mix. Rubefacient and diuretic.—Used chiefly as a stimulating friction. Internally, 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoonful.
Balsam of Copai′ba. See Copaiba.