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==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ||
=== Caraway Fruit '' Carui Fructus''=== | === Caraway Fruit '' Carui Fructus''=== | ||
− | The dried fruit (sometimes called seeds) of ''Carum carui'' that are cultivated in England and Germany ( | + | The dried fruit (sometimes called seeds) of ''Carum carui'' that are cultivated in England and Germany<ref> General Medical Council of Great Britain, ''British Pharmacopeia'', (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 71 https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene</ref> |
'''Characteristics''' | '''Characteristics''' | ||
− | “Fruit usually separation into two parts which are about two lines long, curved, tapering at each end, brown, with five paler longitudinal ridges; having an agreeable aromatic odous and spicy taste.” | + | “Fruit usually separation into two parts which are about two lines long, curved, tapering at each end, brown, with five paler longitudinal ridges; having an agreeable aromatic odous and spicy taste.” <ref>GMCGB, 71</ref> |
===Preparations of Caraway === | ===Preparations of Caraway === | ||
− | ''' Caraway Water ''' / Aqua Carui | + | ''' Caraway Water ''' / Aqua Carui <ref>GMCGB, 43</ref> |
− | * one pound of caraway fruit, bruised, distilled in two gallons of water to make one gallon of the water | + | * one pound of caraway fruit, bruised, distilled in two gallons of water to make one gallon of the water |
− | ''' Confection of Opium ''' / Confectio Opii | + | ''' Confection of Opium ''' / Confectio Opii <ref>GMCGB, 87</ref> |
− | * compound powder of opium (192 grains) and 1 fl oz of syrup mixed | + | * compound powder of opium (192 grains) and 1 fl oz of syrup mixed |
− | * caraway is included in the compound powder of opium | + | * caraway is included in the compound powder of opium |
− | *the dose given is 5-20 grains | + | *the dose given is 5-20 grains |
− | ''' Confection of Pepper ''' / Confectio Piperia (syn: electuarium piperis) | + | ''' Confection of Pepper ''' / Confectio Piperia (syn: electuarium piperis) <ref>GMCGB, 87</ref> |
− | * black pepper in fine powder (2 oz), caraway fruit in fine powder (3 oz), and clarified honey (15 oz) combined together in a mortar | + | * black pepper in fine powder (2 oz), caraway fruit in fine powder (3 oz), and clarified honey (15 oz) combined together in a mortar |
* taken in a dose of 60-120 grains | * taken in a dose of 60-120 grains | ||
− | ''' Confection of Scammony ''' / Confectio Scammonii | + | ''' Confection of Scammony ''' / Confectio Scammonii <ref>GMCGB, 88-89</ref> |
− | * Scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger in fine powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), and clarified honey (1 ½ oz | + | * Scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger in fine powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), and clarified honey (1 ½ oz) |
− | * Dose given is 10-30 grains | + | * Dose given is 10-30 grains |
− | ''' Oil of Caraway ''' / Oleum Carui | + | ''' Oil of Caraway ''' / Oleum Carui <ref>GMCGB, 221</ref> |
− | * “the oil distilled in Britain from caraway fruit… clourless or pale yellow, odour armotic, and taste spicy” | + | * “the oil distilled in Britain from caraway fruit… clourless or pale yellow, odour armotic, and taste spicy” |
* used in the preparations of Confectio Scammonii, and Pilula Aloes Barbadenis | * used in the preparations of Confectio Scammonii, and Pilula Aloes Barbadenis | ||
− | ''' Pill of Barbadoes Aloes ''' / Pilula Aloes Barbadensis | + | ''' Pill of Barbadoes Aloes ''' / Pilula Aloes Barbadensis <ref>GMCGB, 234</ref> |
− | * Barbadoes aloes, in powder (2 oz), hard soap (1 oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), and confection of roses (1 oz | + | * Barbadoes aloes, in powder (2 oz), hard soap (1 oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), and confection of roses (1 oz) |
* the given dose is 5-10 grains | * the given dose is 5-10 grains | ||
− | ''' Compound Powder of Opium ''' / Pulvis Opii compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Opium ''' / Pulvis Opii compositus <ref>GMCGB, 265</ref> |
− | * opium in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper in powder (2 oz), ginger in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit in powder (6 oz), and tragacanth in powder (1/2 oz | + | * opium in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper in powder (2 oz), ginger in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit in powder (6 oz), and tragacanth in powder (1/2 oz) |
* the dose given in 2-5 grains | * the dose given in 2-5 grains | ||
− | * included in the preparation of Confecto Opii | + | * included in the preparation of Confecto Opii |
− | ''' Compound Tincture of Cardmoms ''' / Tinctura Cadamomi composita | + | ''' Compound Tincture of Cardmoms ''' / Tinctura Cadamomi composita <ref>GMCGB, 324</ref> |
− | * cardamom seeds frees from the pericarps and bruised (1/4 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/4 oz), raisins freed from their seeds (2 oz), cinnamon bark bruised (1/2 oz), cochineal in powder (60 grains), and proof spirit (1 pint | + | * cardamom seeds frees from the pericarps and bruised (1/4 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/4 oz), raisins freed from their seeds (2 oz), cinnamon bark bruised (1/2 oz), cochineal in powder (60 grains), and proof spirit (1 pint) |
* the dose is ½ -2 fl drachms | * the dose is ½ -2 fl drachms | ||
* used in the preparation of Decoctum Aloes compositum, Mistura Ferri Aromatica, Mistura Sennae composite, and Tinctura Chloroformi composita | * used in the preparation of Decoctum Aloes compositum, Mistura Ferri Aromatica, Mistura Sennae composite, and Tinctura Chloroformi composita | ||
− | ''' Tincture of Senna ''' / Tinctura Sennae | + | ''' Tincture of Senna ''' / Tinctura Sennae <ref>GMCGB, 341</ref> |
− | * Senna broken small (2 ½ oz), raisins freed from seeds (2 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/2 oz), coriander fruit bruised (1/2 oz), and proof spirit (1 pint | + | * Senna broken small (2 ½ oz), raisins freed from seeds (2 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/2 oz), coriander fruit bruised (1/2 oz), and proof spirit (1 pint) |
* The dose given in 1-4 fl drachms | * The dose given in 1-4 fl drachms | ||
* used in the preparation of Mistura Sennae composita | * used in the preparation of Mistura Sennae composita | ||
==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ||
− | |||
− | Primarily used as a carminative, noted for its ability to relieve griping ( | + | Primarily used as a carminative, noted for its ability to relieve griping <ref> Savory, John. ''A Compendium of Domestic Medicine'' (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 391. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> |
===Remedies Containing or to be used with Caraway=== | ===Remedies Containing or to be used with Caraway=== | ||
− | * Ether, Compound Spirit of | + | * Ether, Compound Spirit of: oil of caraway in included in a mixture to treat flatulent colic. <ref>Savory, 60</ref> |
− | * Oli of Caraway | + | * Oli of Caraway: has the same properties as oil of aniseed. <ref>Savory, 106</ref> |
− | * Soluble Tartar | + | * Soluble Tartar: caraway water used in an aperient given to children. <ref>Savory, 137</ref> |
===Prescriptions Containing Caraway === | ===Prescriptions Containing Caraway === | ||
'''Antacids''' | '''Antacids''' | ||
− | * Antacid and Carminative Mixture | + | * Antacid and Carminative Mixture: spirit of caraway <ref>Savory, 307</ref> |
− | * Aromatic Magnesia Mixture | + | * Aromatic Magnesia Mixture: spirit of caraway <ref>Savory, 309</ref> |
'''Aperients and Cathartics''' | '''Aperients and Cathartics''' | ||
− | * Aperient Mixture (Another | + | * Aperient Mixture (Another): caraway water <ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
− | * Aperient Mixture (Another | + | * Aperient Mixture (Another): caraway seeds <ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
− | * Dr. James Johnson’s Aperient Pills | + | * Dr. James Johnson’s Aperient Pills: oil of caraway <ref>Savory, 313</ref> |
− | * Purgative Pills for General Use | + | * Purgative Pills for General Use: oil of caraway <ref>Savory, 315</ref> |
'''Carminatives''' | '''Carminatives''' | ||
− | * Stomach Mixture | + | * Stomach Mixture: oil of caraway <ref>Savory, 321</ref> |
− | * Stomach Mixture (Another | + | * Stomach Mixture (Another): caraway water <ref>Savory, 321</ref> |
'''Demulcents''' | '''Demulcents''' | ||
− | * Cough Mixture (Another | + | * Cough Mixture (Another): spirit of caraway <ref>Savory, 323</ref> |
'''Diuretics''' | '''Diuretics''' | ||
− | * Diuretic Mixture (Another | + | * Diuretic Mixture (Another): bruised caraway seeds <ref>Savory, 325</ref> |
'''Expectorants''' | '''Expectorants''' | ||
− | * Expectorant Pills | + | * Expectorant Pills: oil of caraway <ref>Savory, 328</ref> |
'''Stimulants''' | '''Stimulants''' | ||
− | * Stimulant Mixture (Another | + | * Stimulant Mixture (Another): oil of caraway <ref>Savory, 333</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | == References == | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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Caraway
Contents
British Pharmacopoeia 1867
Caraway Fruit Carui Fructus
The dried fruit (sometimes called seeds) of Carum carui that are cultivated in England and Germany[1] Characteristics “Fruit usually separation into two parts which are about two lines long, curved, tapering at each end, brown, with five paler longitudinal ridges; having an agreeable aromatic odous and spicy taste.” [2]
Preparations of Caraway
Caraway Water / Aqua Carui [3]
- one pound of caraway fruit, bruised, distilled in two gallons of water to make one gallon of the water
Confection of Opium / Confectio Opii [4]
- compound powder of opium (192 grains) and 1 fl oz of syrup mixed
- caraway is included in the compound powder of opium
- the dose given is 5-20 grains
Confection of Pepper / Confectio Piperia (syn: electuarium piperis) [5]
- black pepper in fine powder (2 oz), caraway fruit in fine powder (3 oz), and clarified honey (15 oz) combined together in a mortar
- taken in a dose of 60-120 grains
Confection of Scammony / Confectio Scammonii [6]
- Scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger in fine powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), and clarified honey (1 ½ oz)
- Dose given is 10-30 grains
Oil of Caraway / Oleum Carui [7]
- “the oil distilled in Britain from caraway fruit… clourless or pale yellow, odour armotic, and taste spicy”
- used in the preparations of Confectio Scammonii, and Pilula Aloes Barbadenis
Pill of Barbadoes Aloes / Pilula Aloes Barbadensis [8]
- Barbadoes aloes, in powder (2 oz), hard soap (1 oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), and confection of roses (1 oz)
- the given dose is 5-10 grains
Compound Powder of Opium / Pulvis Opii compositus [9]
- opium in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper in powder (2 oz), ginger in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit in powder (6 oz), and tragacanth in powder (1/2 oz)
- the dose given in 2-5 grains
- included in the preparation of Confecto Opii
Compound Tincture of Cardmoms / Tinctura Cadamomi composita [10]
- cardamom seeds frees from the pericarps and bruised (1/4 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/4 oz), raisins freed from their seeds (2 oz), cinnamon bark bruised (1/2 oz), cochineal in powder (60 grains), and proof spirit (1 pint)
- the dose is ½ -2 fl drachms
- used in the preparation of Decoctum Aloes compositum, Mistura Ferri Aromatica, Mistura Sennae composite, and Tinctura Chloroformi composita
Tincture of Senna / Tinctura Sennae [11]
- Senna broken small (2 ½ oz), raisins freed from seeds (2 oz), caraway fruit bruised (1/2 oz), coriander fruit bruised (1/2 oz), and proof spirit (1 pint)
- The dose given in 1-4 fl drachms
- used in the preparation of Mistura Sennae composita
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
Primarily used as a carminative, noted for its ability to relieve griping [12]
Remedies Containing or to be used with Caraway
- Ether, Compound Spirit of: oil of caraway in included in a mixture to treat flatulent colic. [13]
- Oli of Caraway: has the same properties as oil of aniseed. [14]
- Soluble Tartar: caraway water used in an aperient given to children. [15]
Prescriptions Containing Caraway
Antacids
- Antacid and Carminative Mixture: spirit of caraway [16]
- Aromatic Magnesia Mixture: spirit of caraway [17]
Aperients and Cathartics
- Aperient Mixture (Another): caraway water [18]
- Aperient Mixture (Another): caraway seeds [19]
- Dr. James Johnson’s Aperient Pills: oil of caraway [20]
- Purgative Pills for General Use: oil of caraway [21]
Carminatives
Demulcents
- Cough Mixture (Another): spirit of caraway [24]
Diuretics
- Diuretic Mixture (Another): bruised caraway seeds [25]
Expectorants
- Expectorant Pills: oil of caraway [26]
Stimulants
- Stimulant Mixture (Another): oil of caraway [27]
References
- ↑ General Medical Council of Great Britain, British Pharmacopeia, (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 71 https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene
- ↑ GMCGB, 71
- ↑ GMCGB, 43
- ↑ GMCGB, 87
- ↑ GMCGB, 87
- ↑ GMCGB, 88-89
- ↑ GMCGB, 221
- ↑ GMCGB, 234
- ↑ GMCGB, 265
- ↑ GMCGB, 324
- ↑ GMCGB, 341
- ↑ Savory, John. A Compendium of Domestic Medicine (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 391. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ Savory, 60
- ↑ Savory, 106
- ↑ Savory, 137
- ↑ Savory, 307
- ↑ Savory, 309
- ↑ Savory, 311
- ↑ Savory, 311
- ↑ Savory, 313
- ↑ Savory, 315
- ↑ Savory, 321
- ↑ Savory, 321
- ↑ Savory, 323
- ↑ Savory, 325
- ↑ Savory, 328
- ↑ Savory, 333