Aromatic Waters

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Also known as “medicated waters”

A clear saturated aqueous solution of volatile oil or other aromatic or volatile substances

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aromatic waters

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active components

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volatile/aromatic substances

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vehicle/solvent components

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water

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clarifying/distributing agent

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talc

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aromatic waters’ odors and tastes should be the same as…

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those of the drugs or volatile substances from which they are prepared

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aromatic waters should be free from

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empyreumatic [smoke-like] and other foreign odors

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uses of aromatic waters

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flavored vehicle
perfumed vehicle

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(Methods of Preparation) The slowest, most expensive, most ancient but the most satisfactory method

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by distillation

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is a redistillation process

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cohobation

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example of aromatic waters through distillation

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strong rose water

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(Methods of Preparation) by direct solution and by alternate method

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by solution

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A method which saves time and does not need a special equipment

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by direct solution

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example of aromatic water by direct solution

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camphor water

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Solution by intervention
15:1000
Most frequently employed, easiest and fastest method of preparing aromatic waters

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by alternate method

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example of aromatic waters by alternate method

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cinnamon water

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Use of soluble concentrates
Incorporation of solubilizing agents
Use of alcoholic solutions of volatile oils

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other methods

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The aromatic substances may be salted out when the water is used as a vehicle
for drugs which are

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electrolytes (The insoluble materials may collect on the top of the liquid, imparting a burning taste to the first dose)

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prevention for salting out

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replacing part of aromatic water with purified water

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aromatic waters…

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deteriorate with time as seen by the production of turbid solutions

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where should aromatic waters be stores?

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in airtight, light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat

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synonyms for camphor water

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Gum laurel water
Laurel camphor water

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latin name for camphor water

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aqua camphorae

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uses for camphor water

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carminative internally
antiseptic and anesthetic in eye lotion

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(camphor water) active ingredient

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camphor

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(camphor water) solvent

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purified water

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method of preparation for camphor water

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solution method - direct solution

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storage condition for camphor water

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light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat

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storage condition for camphor water

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light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat