(Finals) Pcog Lec Quiz 2.3

Question 1

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Myrrh

Answer 1

Other name: Myrrh gum

Source: Commiphora molmol

African/Somali Myrrh = Preferred
Arabian/Yemen = Less Preferred

Use: Ingredient for Astring-o-sol, Embalming Agent

Question 2

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Asafoetida

Answer 2

Other name: Devil’s Dung

Source: Ferula asafoetida

AC: Isobutylpropanyldisulfide. asaresinotannol, ferulic acid

Question 2

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Peru balsam

Answer 2

Source: Myroxylon pereirae

AC: Benzyl cinnamate, cinnamein

Use: Rubefacient, Antiseptic, Local Protectant

Question 2

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Storax

Answer 2

Other name: Liquid Storax/Styrax

Source: Liquidambar orientalis

Levant storax - dark
American storax - clear

AC: Alpha&Beta-storesin
- Alpha = amorphous, crystalized with K
- Beta = white flakes, does crystalize

Use: Pharmaceutic aid for CBT
1. Aloe
2. Storax
3. Tolu

Question 3

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Tolu Balsam

Answer 3

Source: Myroxylon balsamum

Occurs as plastic solid that gradually hardens

Use: Pharmaceutic aid for CBT, Flavorant, Expectorant, Perfume

Question 4

(If Applicable) Give other name, Source, AC, and Use:

Benzoin