[PCOG-LEC-SEMIS-01-PT4] RESIN AND RESIN COMBINATIONS

THIS FLASHCARDS IS ABOUT [PCOG] RESIN AND RESIN COMBINATIONS - OLEO-GUM-RESIN & BALSAMS.

• Myrrh

• Asafetida

What are the two (2) oleo-gum-resin?

Myrhh

IDENTIFY THE OLEO-GUM-RESINS:

Oleo-gum-resin obtained from Commiphora molmol (Burseraceae).

Used as: incense & perfumes, protective, stimulant, and stomachic

Gum myrrh

Myrhh is also known as?

Commiphora molmol (Burseraceae)

Myrrh is an oleo-gum-resin obtained from?

Embalming agent

Myrrh was historically used as an __________ before burial to preserve the body.

Commiphoric acid

What is the main constituent of myrrh?

• African/Somali Myrrh

• Arabian/Yemen Myrrh

What are the two (2) varieties of Myrrh?

African/Somali Myrrh

Between Africa/Somali Myrrh and Arabian/Yemen Myrrh, which is considered better?

Somali Myrrh

Most sources of myrrh came from?

Stomachic

This property of myrrh will strengthen in the stomach.

Astringent

Myrrh as a mouthwash.

Astring-O-Sol

What is the brand name of myrrh mouthwash as astringent?

Asafetida

IDENTIFY THE OLEO-GUM-RESIN:

Obtained as an exudation by incision of the rhizome and roots of Ferula asafoetida (Apiaceae).

Devil’s dung

Asafetida is also known as?

Ferula asafoetida (Apiaceae)

Asafetida is obtained as an exudation by incision of the rhizome and roots of?

• Asaresinotannol

• Ferulic acid

What are the two (2) constituents of Asafetida?

Asafetida

What is considered the most fetid resin?

• Benzoic acid

• Cinnamic acid

Balsams are resinous mixture containing?

• Storax

• Peruvian

• Tolu

• Benzoin

What are the four (4) balsams?

Mnemonics: Suka Puti Tulo Bente

Storax

IDENTIFY THE BALSAM:

Obtained from the trunk of Liquidambar orientalis (Hammamelidaceae).

• Liquid storax

• Styrax

What are the other two (2) names of storax?

Liquidambar orientalis (Hammamelidaceae)

Storax is obtained from the trunk of?

Levant storax

Liquidambar orientalis is also known as?

Liquidambar styraciflua

American storax is also known as?

Storesin

What is the main constituent of Storax?

50%

The Levant Storax (Liquidambar orientalis) contains how many % of two resin alcohol (in storesin)?

• a-storesin

• B-storesin

What are the two (2) types of storesin?

1. Amorphous

2. Potassium

a-storesin is (1)___ but it crystallizes when mixed together with (2)___.

1. White flake

2. Crystalline structure

B-storesin is a (1)___ and they do not form a (2)___ with the potassium.

Compound benzoin tincuture

In pharmaceutic aid, storax is used in making of?

1 gram

Storax is used as stimulant, expectorant, and antiseptic; when used internally, the dose is?

Peruvian Balsam

IDENTIFY THE BALSAM:

Obtained from Myroxylon pereirae (Leguminosae).

Used as: local protectant, rubefacient, parasiticide, antiseptic, and vulnerary

• Peru balsam

• Balsam of Peru

What are the other two (2) names of Peruvian Balsam?

Myroxylon pereirae (Leguminosae)

Peruvian Balsam is obtained from?

Cinnamein

What is the main constituent of Peruvian Balsam?

Vulnerary

Peruvian Balsam is applied externally & alone; is an agent or a medicinal herb that promotes healing in wounds.

Tolu Balsam

IDENTIFY THE TOLU BALSAM:

Obtained from Myroxylon balsamum (Leguminosae).

Used as: expectorant and flavoring

Balsam of Tolu

Tolu Balsam is also known as?

Myroxylon balsamum (Leguminose)

Tolu Balsam is obtained from?

Compound benzoin tincture

Tolu Balsam is a pharmaceutic aid in the preparation of?

Benzoin

IDENTIFY THE BALSAM:

Obtained from Styrax benzoin, S. paralleloneurus, S. tonkinensis (Styraceae).

Used as: antiseptic, stimulant, expectorant, and diuretic

• Styrax benzoin

• Styrax paralleloneurus

• Styrax tonkinensis

Styraceae

Benzoin is obtained from?

Siam benzoin

Styrax tonkinensis is also known as?

Coniferyl benzoate

What is the constituent of Styrax tonkinensis?

Sumatra benzoin

Styrax benzoin is also known as?

• Benzoic acid

• Cinnamic acid

What are the two (2) constituents Styrax benzoin?

Compound benzoin tincture

Benzoin is used in the preparation of this topical protectant.

• Benzoin

• Aloe

• Storax

• Tolu balsam

What are the four (4) main ingredients/constituents of Compound Benzoin Tincture?

Benzoic acid

Benzoin is also used in the preparation of this synthetic product (present time).

Used as: preservative, antifungal, and ingredient in Whitfield’s ointment

Sublimation of sumatra benzoin

Before, benzoic acid were prepared by the?

Whitfield’s ointment

Benzoic acid is used as an ingredient in what ointment?

• Benzoic acid

• Salicylic acid

Whitfield’s ointment is composed of?

• Athlete’s foot

• Ringworm

Whitfield’s ointment is used in the treatment of fungal infection such as?

• Benzoin

• Tolu Balsam

• Storax

What are the three (3) oleo-gum-resin that are used in the preparation of compound benzoic tincture (CBT)?

Mnemonics: BTS