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==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ||
=== Gum Acacia '' Cacaiae Gummi ''=== | === Gum Acacia '' Cacaiae Gummi ''=== | ||
| − | “A gummy exudation from the stems of one of more undetermined species of Acacia.” | + | “A gummy exudation from the stems of one of more undetermined species of Acacia.” <ref> General Medical Council of Great Britain, ''British Pharmacopeia'', (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), ?? https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene</ref> |
'''Characteristics''' | '''Characteristics''' | ||
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===Preparations of Gum Acacia === | ===Preparations of Gum Acacia === | ||
| − | ''' Chalk Mixture ''' / Mistura Cretae | + | ''' Chalk Mixture ''' / Mistura Cretae <ref>GMCGB, 209</ref> |
* prepared chalk (1/4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1/4 oz), syrup (1/2 fl oz), cinnamon water (7 ½ fl oz) | * prepared chalk (1/4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1/4 oz), syrup (1/2 fl oz), cinnamon water (7 ½ fl oz) | ||
*dose: 1-2 fl oz | *dose: 1-2 fl oz | ||
| − | ''' Guaiacum Mixture ''' / Mistura Guaiaci | + | ''' Guaiacum Mixture ''' / Mistura Guaiaci<ref>GMCGB, 211</ref> |
* guaiacum Resin, in powder (1/2 oz), refined sugar (1/2 oz), gum acacia, powdered (1/4 oz), cinnamon water (1 pint) | * guaiacum Resin, in powder (1/2 oz), refined sugar (1/2 oz), gum acacia, powdered (1/4 oz), cinnamon water (1 pint) | ||
* dose: ½-2 fl oz | * dose: ½-2 fl oz | ||
| − | ''' Mucilage of Gum Acacia ''' / Mucilago Acaciae | + | ''' Mucilage of Gum Acacia ''' / Mucilago Acaciae <ref>GMCGB, 216</ref> |
* gum acacia, in small pieces (4 oz), distilled water (6 fl oz) | * gum acacia, in small pieces (4 oz), distilled water (6 fl oz) | ||
* used in the preparations of: Trochisci Acidi Tannici, Trochisci Bismuthi, Trochisci Catechu, Trochisci Ferri Redacti, Trochisci Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Morphiae, Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Potasse Chloratis, Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis | * used in the preparations of: Trochisci Acidi Tannici, Trochisci Bismuthi, Trochisci Catechu, Trochisci Ferri Redacti, Trochisci Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Morphiae, Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Potasse Chloratis, Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis | ||
| − | ''' Compound Powder of Almonds ''' / Pulvis Amygdalae Compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Almonds ''' / Pulvis Amygdalae Compositus <ref>GMCGB, 261</ref> |
* sweet almonds (8 oz), refined sugar, in powder (4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz) | * sweet almonds (8 oz), refined sugar, in powder (4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz) | ||
*used in preparations: Mistura Amygdalae | *used in preparations: Mistura Amygdalae | ||
| − | ''' Compound Powder of Tragacanth ''' / Pulvis Tragacanthae Compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Tragacanth ''' / Pulvis Tragacanthae Compositus<ref>GMCGB, 266</ref> |
* tragacanth in powder (1 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), starch, in powder (1 oz), refined sugar, in powder (3 oz) | * tragacanth in powder (1 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), starch, in powder (1 oz), refined sugar, in powder (3 oz) | ||
* dose: 20-60 grains | * dose: 20-60 grains | ||
| − | ''' Tannic Acid Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Acidi Tannisi | + | ''' Tannic Acid Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Acidi Tannisi<ref>GMCGB, 246-47</ref> |
* tannic acid (360 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), lucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | * tannic acid (360 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), lucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | ||
* dose_ 1-6 lozenges | * dose_ 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Bismuth Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Bismuthi | + | ''' Bismuth Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Bismuthi<ref>GMCGB, 347</ref> |
* subnitrate of bismuth (1440 grains), carbonate of magnesia (4 oz), precipitate carbonate of lime (6 oz), refined sugar (29 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gun acacia (2 fl oz), rose water (as needed) | * subnitrate of bismuth (1440 grains), carbonate of magnesia (4 oz), precipitate carbonate of lime (6 oz), refined sugar (29 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gun acacia (2 fl oz), rose water (as needed) | ||
* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Catechu Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Catechu | + | ''' Catechu Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Catechu<ref>GMCGB, 347-48</ref> |
* pale catechu, in powder (720 grains), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (as needed) | * pale catechu, in powder (720 grains), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (as needed) | ||
* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Reduced Iron Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Ferri Redacti | + | ''' Reduced Iron Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Ferri Redacti <ref>GMCGB, 348</ref> |
* reduced iron (720 grains),k refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | * reduced iron (720 grains),k refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | ||
* dose 1-6 lozenges | * dose 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Ipecacuanha Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Ipecacuanhae | + | ''' Ipecacuanha Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Ipecacuanhae<ref>GMCGB, 348</ref> |
* ipecacuanha in power (180 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 ounces), Gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz) distilled water (1 fl oz, or more if needed) | * ipecacuanha in power (180 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 ounces), Gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz) distilled water (1 fl oz, or more if needed) | ||
* dose 1-3 lozenges | * dose 1-3 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Morphia Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Morphinae | + | ''' Morphia Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Morphinae <ref>GMCGB, 349</ref> |
* hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz) | * hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz) | ||
* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Morphia and Ipecacuanha Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae | + | ''' Morphia and Ipecacuanha Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae <ref>GMCGB, 349-50</ref> |
* hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), ipecacuanha, in fine powder (60 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder *24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz) | * hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), ipecacuanha, in fine powder (60 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder *24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz) | ||
* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
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* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Chlorate of Potash Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Potassae Chloratis | + | ''' Chlorate of Potash Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Potassae Chloratis <ref>GMCGB, 350-51</ref> |
* chlorate of potash in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | * chlorate of potash in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz) | ||
* dose: 1-6 lozenges | * dose: 1-6 lozenges | ||
| − | ''' Bicarbonate of Soda Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis | + | ''' Bicarbonate of Soda Lozenges ''' / Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis<ref>GMCGB, 351</ref> |
* bicarbonate of Soda, in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 oz) | * bicarbonate of Soda, in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 oz) | ||
* dose 1-6 lozenges | * dose 1-6 lozenges | ||
==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ||
| − | + | Classified by Savory as a Demulcent (Simple Remedies Which Allay Irritation by Their Soothing Properties) (413/392), and is considered to be the most useful demulcent used by physicians.<ref> Savory, John. ''A Compendium of Domestic Medicine'' (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 72. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> | |
| − | Classified by Savory as a Demulcent (Simple Remedies Which Allay Irritation by Their Soothing Properties) (413/392), and is considered to be the most useful demulcent used by physicians. ( | + | |
| − | Used to treat coughs by dissolving a piece in the mouth. Gum dissolved in water and combined with barley-water can be used to treat inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, and provide relief during the inflammatory stages of gonorrhoea. “From its light and supposed digestible nature, it is considered a wholesome and nutritious food…. About six ounces of this gum are sufficient to support a man for a day.” | + | Used to treat coughs by dissolving a piece in the mouth. Gum dissolved in water and combined with barley-water can be used to treat inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, and provide relief during the inflammatory stages of gonorrhoea. “From its light and supposed digestible nature, it is considered a wholesome and nutritious food…. About six ounces of this gum are sufficient to support a man for a day.”<ref>Savory, 72</ref> |
Often used to form a mucilage, in which other medications can be suspended. | Often used to form a mucilage, in which other medications can be suspended. | ||
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===Remedies Containing or to be used with Gum Arabic=== | ===Remedies Containing or to be used with Gum Arabic=== | ||
| − | * Acid, Gallic | + | * Acid, Gallic: being combined with a mucilage of gum Arabic is one way to administer the treatment. A mucilage of gum Arabic is used to make pills that treat night sweats due to consumption, and a mucilage is also employed in a mixture used by Dr. Neligan in haemorrhages in the kidneys or bladder<ref>Savory, 3</ref> |
| − | * Balsam, Copaiva | + | * Balsam, Copaiva: mucilage of gum Arabic used to administer treatment<ref>Savory, 25</ref> |
| − | * Bismuth, White | + | * Bismuth, White: mucilage of gum Arabic used to form pills to treat “Gastrodynia, Spasmodic Pain in the Stomach,” and a draught recommended by Dr. Copland to treat “Gastrodynia with Flatulence.”<ref>Savory, 32</ref> |
| − | * Buchu Leaves | + | * Buchu Leaves: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture for treating gleet and fluor albus.<ref>Savory, 34</ref> |
| − | * Camphor | + | * Camphor: powdered gum Arabic used to make an emulsion to combat “febrile action,” reduce irritation, increase perspiration, and promote sleep.<ref>Savory, 37</ref> |
| − | * Carrageen, or Irish Moss | + | * Carrageen, or Irish Moss: gum Arabic used in a powder that can be turned in a jelly that is highly nutritious, greatly benefiting those with consumption, or children with Mesenteric disease.<ref>Savory, 41</ref> |
| − | * Chalk, Prepared | + | * Chalk, Prepared: gum Arabic (powdered) used in a mixture given to infants suffering from diarrhoea.<ref>Savory, 43</ref> |
| − | * Cubeb, or Java Pepper | + | * Cubeb, or Java Pepper: oil of cubeb can be easily administered when 5-15 drops are combined with a mucilage of gum Arabic.<ref>Savory, 52</ref> |
| − | * Ether, Chloric | + | * Ether, Chloric: powdered gum Arabic used in a mixture than acts as a stimulant and antispasmodic<ref>Savory, 61</ref> |
| − | * Extract of Hemlock | + | * Extract of Hemlock: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a draught provided by Dr. Paris that will treat coughs and pulmonary irritations.<ref>Savory, 64</ref> |
| − | * Extract of Jalap | + | * Extract of Jalap: when combined with gum Arabic, Jalap is less likely to cause gripe when used in treatments<ref>Savory, 67</ref> |
| − | * Gum Arabic | + | * Gum Arabic: used to treat coughs, reduce inflammation, and as a nutritious food source.<ref>Savory, 72</ref> |
| − | * Gum Guaiacum | + | * Gum Guaiacum: one of the best ways to administer Gum Guaiacum is within a mucilage of gum Arabic, and Gum Arabic is included in “The Draught”<ref>Savory, 75</ref> |
| − | * Gum Scammony | + | * Gum Scammony: gum Arabic included in “The Huile Purgative of Swediaur” which is often administered to children <ref>Savory, 78</ref> |
| − | * Paregoric Elixir | + | * Paregoric Elixir: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture for hooping-cough.<ref>Savory, 114</ref> |
| − | * Tincture of Balsam of Tolu | + | * Tincture of Balsam of Tolu: mucilage of gum arabic is one of the ways tincture of balsam of tolu can be administered<ref>Savory, 154</ref> |
| − | * Tincture of Cubebes | + | * Tincture of Cubebes: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture beneficial in combating diseases of the bladder and urinary passages, gonorrhoea, and gleet.<ref>Savory, 158</ref> |
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===Diseases Treated with Gum Arabic === | ===Diseases Treated with Gum Arabic === | ||
'''General Diseases''' | '''General Diseases''' | ||
| − | * Cough | + | * Cough: Mucilage of Gum Arabic used in a mixture to treat “Severe Cough of Children of Four Years of Age.”<ref>Savory, 219</ref> |
| − | * Choler Morbus | + | * Choler Morbus: powdered gum Arabic included in pills used to treat vomiting or pain, which continues after initial treatment.<ref>Savory, 222</ref> |
| − | * Dyspepsia, or Indigestion | + | * Dyspepsia, or Indigestion: powdered gum Arabic included in Dr. Graves’ treatment for dyspepsia accompanied by “acid eructations” that had not been reduced with other forms of treatment<ref>Savory, 243</ref> |
| − | * Retention of the Urine | + | * Retention of the Urine: an emulsion made with gum Arabic “has frequently been employed with decided benefit.”<ref>Savory, 250</ref> |
===Medical Articles Containing Gum Arabic === | ===Medical Articles Containing Gum Arabic === | ||
| − | * Hartshorn Drink | + | * Hartshorn Drink: gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 293</ref> |
| − | * Lotion for removing particles of Iron from the Eye | + | * Lotion for removing particles of Iron from the Eye: mucilage of gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 295</ref> |
| − | * Cretaceous Powder | + | * Cretaceous Powder: powdered gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 296</ref> |
| − | * Acacia Mixture | + | * Acacia Mixture: powdered gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 296</ref> |
===Prescriptions Containing Gum Arabic === | ===Prescriptions Containing Gum Arabic === | ||
'''Antacids''' | '''Antacids''' | ||
| − | * Compound Chalk Mixture | + | * Compound Chalk Mixture: powdered gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 306</ref> |
| − | * Acacia Mixture | + | * Acacia Mixture: powdered gum arabic<ref>Savory, 306</ref> |
'''Alternatives''' | '''Alternatives''' | ||
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'''Aperients and Cathartics''' | '''Aperients and Cathartics''' | ||
| − | * Aperient Draught (Another | + | * Aperient Draught (Another): mucilage of gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 312</ref> |
| − | * Aperient Oil Draught | + | * Aperient Oil Draught: mucilage of gum Arabic <ref>Savory, 312</ref> |
'''Antispasmodics''' | '''Antispasmodics''' | ||
| − | * The Pill | + | * The Pill: mucilage of gum arabic<ref>Savory, 327</ref> |
'''Astringents''' | '''Astringents''' | ||
| − | * Turpentine Mixture | + | * Turpentine Mixture: mucilage of gum Arabic, “when diarrhoea has long existed”<ref>Savory, 320</ref> |
'''Carminatives''' | '''Carminatives''' | ||
| − | * Stomach Mixture (Another | + | * Stomach Mixture (Another): mucilage of gum arabic<ref>Savory, 321</ref> |
'''Demulcents''' | '''Demulcents''' | ||
| − | * Demulcent Mixture | + | * Demulcent Mixture: powdered gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 322</ref> |
| − | * Cough Mixture | + | * Cough Mixture: mucilage of gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 323</ref> |
| − | * Cough Mixture (Another | + | * Cough Mixture (Another): Gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 323</ref> |
'''Diaphoretics''' | '''Diaphoretics''' | ||
| − | * Diaphoretic Mixture (Another | + | * Diaphoretic Mixture (Another): powdered gum arabic<ref>Savory, 326</ref> |
'''Expectorants''' | '''Expectorants''' | ||
| − | * Expectorant Mixture | + | * Expectorant Mixture: mucilage of gum arabic<ref>Savory, 327</ref> |
'''Narcotics and Anodynes''' | '''Narcotics and Anodynes''' | ||
| − | * Simple Sedative Syrup | + | * Simple Sedative Syrup: mucilage of gum Arabic<ref>Savory, 332</ref> |
| − | * Compound Sedative Syrup | + | * Compound Sedative Syrup: mucilage of gum arabic<ref>Savory, 332</ref> |
===Cookery for the Sick that includes Gum Arabic === | ===Cookery for the Sick that includes Gum Arabic === | ||
| − | * Orgeat | + | * Orgeat: drink used to treat “those who have a tender chest,” often during gout. When combined with gum Arabic it can reduce pain “of the attendant heat.”<ref>Savory, 346</ref> |
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|comes from=France, Austrian Territories, Turkey Proper, Egypt, Morocco, Bombay and Scinde, Madras, Australia, | |comes from=France, Austrian Territories, Turkey Proper, Egypt, Morocco, Bombay and Scinde, Madras, Australia, | ||
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Gum Arabic
Contents
British Pharmacopoeia 1867
Gum Acacia Cacaiae Gummi
“A gummy exudation from the stems of one of more undetermined species of Acacia.” [1]
Characteristics
“In spheroidal tears usually from half an inch to an inch in length, nearly colourless, and opaque from numerous minute cracks, or in fragments with shinning surfaces; brittle; bland and mucilaginous in taste; insoluble in alcohol, but soluble in water>” Included in preparations of:
- Mistura Cretae
- Mistura Guaiaci
- Mucilago Acaciae
- Pulvis Anygdalae
- Pulvis Tragacanthae compositus
- Trochisci, in all
Preparations of Gum Acacia
Chalk Mixture / Mistura Cretae [2]
- prepared chalk (1/4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1/4 oz), syrup (1/2 fl oz), cinnamon water (7 ½ fl oz)
- dose: 1-2 fl oz
Guaiacum Mixture / Mistura Guaiaci[3]
- guaiacum Resin, in powder (1/2 oz), refined sugar (1/2 oz), gum acacia, powdered (1/4 oz), cinnamon water (1 pint)
- dose: ½-2 fl oz
Mucilage of Gum Acacia / Mucilago Acaciae [4]
- gum acacia, in small pieces (4 oz), distilled water (6 fl oz)
- used in the preparations of: Trochisci Acidi Tannici, Trochisci Bismuthi, Trochisci Catechu, Trochisci Ferri Redacti, Trochisci Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Morphiae, Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae, Trochisci Potasse Chloratis, Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis
Compound Powder of Almonds / Pulvis Amygdalae Compositus [5]
- sweet almonds (8 oz), refined sugar, in powder (4 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz)
- used in preparations: Mistura Amygdalae
Compound Powder of Tragacanth / Pulvis Tragacanthae Compositus[6]
- tragacanth in powder (1 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), starch, in powder (1 oz), refined sugar, in powder (3 oz)
- dose: 20-60 grains
Tannic Acid Lozenges / Trochisci Acidi Tannisi[7]
- tannic acid (360 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), lucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz)
- dose_ 1-6 lozenges
Bismuth Lozenges / Trochisci Bismuthi[8]
- subnitrate of bismuth (1440 grains), carbonate of magnesia (4 oz), precipitate carbonate of lime (6 oz), refined sugar (29 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gun acacia (2 fl oz), rose water (as needed)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Catechu Lozenges / Trochisci Catechu[9]
- pale catechu, in powder (720 grains), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (as needed)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Reduced Iron Lozenges / Trochisci Ferri Redacti [10]
- reduced iron (720 grains),k refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 oz), distilled water (1 fl oz)
- dose 1-6 lozenges
Ipecacuanha Lozenges / Trochisci Ipecacuanhae[11]
- ipecacuanha in power (180 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 ounces), Gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz) distilled water (1 fl oz, or more if needed)
- dose 1-3 lozenges
Morphia Lozenges / Trochisci Morphinae [12]
- hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Morphia and Ipecacuanha Lozenges / Trochisci Morphiae et Ipecacuanhae [13]
- hydrochlorate of morphia (20 grains), ipecacuanha, in fine powder (60 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder *24 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (as needed), distilled water (1/2 fl oz)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Opium Lozenges / Trochisci Opii
- extract of opium (72 grains), tincture of tolu (1/2 fl oz), refined sugar, in powder (16 oz), gum acacia, in powder (2 oz), extract of liquorice (6 oz), distilled water (as needed)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Chlorate of Potash Lozenges / Trochisci Potassae Chloratis [14]
- chlorate of potash in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia, in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 fl oz)
- dose: 1-6 lozenges
Bicarbonate of Soda Lozenges / Trochisci Sodae Bicarbonatis[15]
- bicarbonate of Soda, in powder (3600 grains), refined sugar, in powder (25 oz), gum acacia in powder (1 oz), mucilage of gum acacia (2 fl oz), distilled water (1 oz)
- dose 1-6 lozenges
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
Classified by Savory as a Demulcent (Simple Remedies Which Allay Irritation by Their Soothing Properties) (413/392), and is considered to be the most useful demulcent used by physicians.[16]
Used to treat coughs by dissolving a piece in the mouth. Gum dissolved in water and combined with barley-water can be used to treat inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, and provide relief during the inflammatory stages of gonorrhoea. “From its light and supposed digestible nature, it is considered a wholesome and nutritious food…. About six ounces of this gum are sufficient to support a man for a day.”[17]
Often used to form a mucilage, in which other medications can be suspended.
Remedies Containing or to be used with Gum Arabic
- Acid, Gallic: being combined with a mucilage of gum Arabic is one way to administer the treatment. A mucilage of gum Arabic is used to make pills that treat night sweats due to consumption, and a mucilage is also employed in a mixture used by Dr. Neligan in haemorrhages in the kidneys or bladder[18]
- Balsam, Copaiva: mucilage of gum Arabic used to administer treatment[19]
- Bismuth, White: mucilage of gum Arabic used to form pills to treat “Gastrodynia, Spasmodic Pain in the Stomach,” and a draught recommended by Dr. Copland to treat “Gastrodynia with Flatulence.”[20]
- Buchu Leaves: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture for treating gleet and fluor albus.[21]
- Camphor: powdered gum Arabic used to make an emulsion to combat “febrile action,” reduce irritation, increase perspiration, and promote sleep.[22]
- Carrageen, or Irish Moss: gum Arabic used in a powder that can be turned in a jelly that is highly nutritious, greatly benefiting those with consumption, or children with Mesenteric disease.[23]
- Chalk, Prepared: gum Arabic (powdered) used in a mixture given to infants suffering from diarrhoea.[24]
- Cubeb, or Java Pepper: oil of cubeb can be easily administered when 5-15 drops are combined with a mucilage of gum Arabic.[25]
- Ether, Chloric: powdered gum Arabic used in a mixture than acts as a stimulant and antispasmodic[26]
- Extract of Hemlock: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a draught provided by Dr. Paris that will treat coughs and pulmonary irritations.[27]
- Extract of Jalap: when combined with gum Arabic, Jalap is less likely to cause gripe when used in treatments[28]
- Gum Arabic: used to treat coughs, reduce inflammation, and as a nutritious food source.[29]
- Gum Guaiacum: one of the best ways to administer Gum Guaiacum is within a mucilage of gum Arabic, and Gum Arabic is included in “The Draught”[30]
- Gum Scammony: gum Arabic included in “The Huile Purgative of Swediaur” which is often administered to children [31]
- Paregoric Elixir: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture for hooping-cough.[32]
- Tincture of Balsam of Tolu: mucilage of gum arabic is one of the ways tincture of balsam of tolu can be administered[33]
- Tincture of Cubebes: mucilage of gum Arabic used in a mixture beneficial in combating diseases of the bladder and urinary passages, gonorrhoea, and gleet.[34]
Diseases Treated with Gum Arabic
General Diseases
- Cough: Mucilage of Gum Arabic used in a mixture to treat “Severe Cough of Children of Four Years of Age.”[35]
- Choler Morbus: powdered gum Arabic included in pills used to treat vomiting or pain, which continues after initial treatment.[36]
- Dyspepsia, or Indigestion: powdered gum Arabic included in Dr. Graves’ treatment for dyspepsia accompanied by “acid eructations” that had not been reduced with other forms of treatment[37]
- Retention of the Urine: an emulsion made with gum Arabic “has frequently been employed with decided benefit.”[38]
Medical Articles Containing Gum Arabic
- Hartshorn Drink: gum Arabic[39]
- Lotion for removing particles of Iron from the Eye: mucilage of gum Arabic[40]
- Cretaceous Powder: powdered gum Arabic[41]
- Acacia Mixture: powdered gum Arabic[42]
Prescriptions Containing Gum Arabic
Antacids
Alternatives 330/
Aperients and Cathartics
- Aperient Draught (Another): mucilage of gum Arabic[45]
- Aperient Oil Draught: mucilage of gum Arabic [46]
Antispasmodics
- The Pill: mucilage of gum arabic[47]
Astringents
- Turpentine Mixture: mucilage of gum Arabic, “when diarrhoea has long existed”[48]
Carminatives
- Stomach Mixture (Another): mucilage of gum arabic[49]
Demulcents
- Demulcent Mixture: powdered gum Arabic[50]
- Cough Mixture: mucilage of gum Arabic[51]
- Cough Mixture (Another): Gum Arabic[52]
Diaphoretics
- Diaphoretic Mixture (Another): powdered gum arabic[53]
Expectorants
- Expectorant Mixture: mucilage of gum arabic[54]
Narcotics and Anodynes
- Simple Sedative Syrup: mucilage of gum Arabic[55]
- Compound Sedative Syrup: mucilage of gum arabic[56]
Cookery for the Sick that includes Gum Arabic
- Orgeat: drink used to treat “those who have a tender chest,” often during gout. When combined with gum Arabic it can reduce pain “of the attendant heat.”[57]
References
- ↑ General Medical Council of Great Britain, British Pharmacopeia, (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), ?? https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene
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- ↑ GMCGB, 216
- ↑ GMCGB, 261
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- ↑ GMCGB, 347
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- ↑ GMCGB, 348
- ↑ GMCGB, 348
- ↑ GMCGB, 349
- ↑ GMCGB, 349-50
- ↑ GMCGB, 350-51
- ↑ GMCGB, 351
- ↑ Savory, John. A Compendium of Domestic Medicine (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 72. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
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- ↑ Savory, 67
- ↑ Savory, 72
- ↑ Savory, 75
- ↑ Savory, 78
- ↑ Savory, 114
- ↑ Savory, 154
- ↑ Savory, 158
- ↑ Savory, 219
- ↑ Savory, 222
- ↑ Savory, 243
- ↑ Savory, 250
- ↑ Savory, 293
- ↑ Savory, 295
- ↑ Savory, 296
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- ↑ Savory, 306
- ↑ Savory, 312
- ↑ Savory, 312
- ↑ Savory, 327
- ↑ Savory, 320
- ↑ Savory, 321
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- ↑ Savory, 326
- ↑ Savory, 327
- ↑ Savory, 332
- ↑ Savory, 332
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