Habitat.—North Atlantic Ocean.
Properties.—A pale yellow, thin, oily liquid, having a peculiar slightly fishy but not rancid odor, and a bland, slightly fishy taste. Cod liver oil is often adulterated with the oil of other fish. Brown oils are not desirable therapeutically.
Dose.—Horses, 2 oz.; cattle, 2 to 4 oz.; sheep, 1 oz.; pigs, 1⁄2 to 1 oz.; dogs, 1 to 4 dr.; cats, 1⁄2 to 1 dr.
Action and Uses.—Nutrient, tonic and alterative; on account of its biliary constituents is easily emulsified and digested. It is indicated in all cases of malnutritions and where the digestive organs are weak; also in animals recovering from debilitating diseases, such as distemper and influenza. It is good in catarrh and bronchitis, as it appears to furnish suitable material for repair of the inflamed mucous membranes. Like other oils it relieves broken wind and is given to man in consumption. It is particularly used for the smaller animals. It is given to dogs and cats during distemper, also in eczema, epilepsy, chorea, rickets and chronic rheumatism.
OLEUM OLIVAE—OLIVE OIL—SWEET OIL
A fixed oil expressed from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea Linne. It should be kept in well stoppered bottles in a cool place.
Habitat.—Southern Europe and Asia.
Properties.—A pale yellow, or light greenish-yellow, oily liquid, having a slightly peculiar odor and a nutty oleaginous taste, with a faintly acrid after-taste. Very sparingly soluble in alcohol, but readily soluble in ether and chloroform.
Dose.—As a laxative—Horses and cattle, 1 to 2 pt.; dogs, 2 to 4 oz.