Myrtol Merck

Constituent of e ential oil of Myrtus communis, L.—Clear, colorl. liq.: agreeable, ethereal odor.— Sol. in alcohol.—Antiseptic, Sedative, Stimulant. Uses: Chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis, cystitis.— Dose: 1—2 ♏. Naftalan.—( Not Naphtalin! ) Naphtalan. —Obtained by fractional distillation of a natural naphta from Armenia.—Blackish-green, unctuous, neutral ma ; empyreumatic odor.— Sol. in fats, oils, ether, chloroform; insol. in water, glycerin.—Analgesic, Antiphlogistic, Parasiticide.— Uses: Succedaneum for oil cade or oil tar in skin diseases; also in burns, contusions, epididymitis, etc.— Contra-indicated in very irritated conditions: ineffectual in psoriasis.— Applied pure, and well covered. The stains it may make readily disappear on immersion in kerosene or benzin.—Keep from air!