Laurineae. Cinnamomi Cortex, B.P.; Cinnamomum, U.S.P. Cinnamon Bark, B.P.; Cinnamon, U.S.P
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Laurineae. Cinnamomi Cortex, B.P.; Cinnamomum, U.S.P. Cinnamon Bark, B.P.; Cinnamon, U.S.P
The inner bark of shoots from the truncated stocks of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Imported from Ceylon.
Characters. - In closely rolled quills, containing several small quills within them, light yellowish-brown, with a fragrant odour and warm sweet aromatic taste; breaks with a splintery fracture.
Composition. - A volatile oil to the extent of 1 per cent. with mannite, sugar, mucilage, and tannic acid.
Adulteration. - Cassia lignea.
Test. - Decoction of cassia lignea is coloured blue-black by tincture of iodine.
Preparations. | |
B.P. | Dose. |
Aquea Cinnamomi .......................................................................... | 1-2 fl. oz. |
Decoctum Hae matoxyli ............................................................. | 1-2 fl. oz. |
Infusum Catechu ......................................................................... | 1-2 fl. oz. |
Oleum Cinnamomi .................................................................. | 1-5 min. |
Pulvis Catechu Compositus ................................................. | 20-40 gr. |
Pulvis Cinnamomi Compositus ......................................... | 10-30 gr. |
Pulvis Creatae Aromaticus ............................................. | 10-60 gr. |
Pulvis Kino Compositus ................................................. | 5-20 gr. |
Tinctura Cardamomi Composita .................................. | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Tinctura Catechu ............................................. | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Tinctura Cinnamomi................................................................................... | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Tinctura Lavanduale Composita ................................ | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Vinum Opii ......................................................... | 10-40 min. |
U.S.P. | Dose. |
Pulvis Aromaticus................................................................................... | 10-30 gr. |
Tinctura Cinnamomi.............................................................................. | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Oleum ,, ............................................................................. | 1-5 min. |
Tinctura Lavandulae Composita............................................................ | 1/2-2 fl. dr. |
Vinum Opii............................................................................................. | 6 min. |
Pulvis Cinnamomi Compositus, B.P.; Pulvis Aromaticus, U.S.P. Compound Cinnamon Powder, B.P.; Aromatic Powder, U.S.P. - Equal parts of cinnamon, cardamoms, and ginger, B.P. Cinnamon 35, ginger 35, cardamoms 15, nutmeg 15, U.S.P.
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