AMMONIACUM
\amˈə͡ʊnɪˌakəm], \amˈəʊnɪˌakəm], \a_m_ˈəʊ_n_ɪ__ˌa_k_ə_m]\
Definitions of AMMONIACUM
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Ammonia, Ammoniac gum-a. Hydrochloratum ferratum, Ferrum ammoniatum-a. Succinatum, Spiritus ammoniae foetidus-a. Volatile mite, Ammoniae carbonas.
By Robley Dunglison
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A gumresinous exudation obtained, according to some authorities, from Dorema a. but, according to others, from species of Heracleum, Ferula, and other related genera. It is used in chronic bronchitis with excessive secretion, and externally as a counterirritant.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe