Amygdala

(am-ig’-dal-ah) [auvyd , almond]. I. The tonsil. 2. A small lobule on the lower surface of each cerebellar hemisphere, projecting into the fourth ventricle. 3. Almond. The seeds of A. amara and A. dulcis, containing the principle Emulsin. The former contains Amygdalin. The expre ed oil of the sweet almond is a demulcent, and is useful in skin affections; in doses of gj-ij (4.0-8.0) a mild laxative. That of A. amara is used in cosmetics. A. Amarae, Aqua, a I: 1000 solution of the oil in water. Dose indefinite. A. Amarae, Oleum, a bitter volatile oil, containing 3-14 per cent, of hydrocyanic acid and having similar uses. Dose TT\,^-j (0.016- 0.065). A., Oleum expre um, oil of sweet almonds. A., Emulsum, oil of sweet almonds 6 per cent., sugar, water, and acacia q. s. Dose 3J-3 . (4.0-16.0.) A., Pulv. Comp. (B. P.), containing sweet almonds, refined sugar, and gum acacia. It is used to make A., Emulsum. A., Syrupus, contains oil of bitter almonds 3, sweet almonds 10, syrup 87 per cent. It is used as a vehicle. 53