TINCTURE BENZOMI COMPOSITA.
\tˈɪŋkt͡ʃə bɛnzˈə͡ʊmi kˌɒmpəsˈiːtə], \tˈɪŋktʃə bɛnzˈəʊmi kˌɒmpəsˈiːtə], \t_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_tʃ_ə b_ɛ_n_z_ˈəʊ_m_i k_ˌɒ_m_p_ə_s_ˈiː_t_ə]\
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Syn. : tincture balsamica, essentia balsamica. Friars balsam; a preparation of benzoin, purified aloes, storax, balsam of Tolu and Socotrine aloes dissolved in rectified spirit. It is a reddish, acid liquid, much employed as an application to ulcers, bed-sores, cracked nipples, excoriations, etc., and used externally and by inhalation in respiratory and urinary disorders
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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