MEDICINAL OILS. 2038 
MEDICINAL OILS. 
We have already stated that the active medicinal pro 
perties of plants differ in quality, hence the necessity of the 
various preparations introduced throughout the work. The 
‘Oils’? in many cases are invaluable; unlike the ‘‘ Tinctures,”’ 
however, they are prepared to our hands, and we have 
nothing to do but to combine and use them agreeably with 
the cases indicated. Oils are fixed or volatile, that is to say, 
the former, after being given off, whether animal or veget- 
able, are permanent, whilst the latter pass off by evaporation. 
We select such only as are medically useful. 
Ox. ANisE.— 
Highly useful in bronchial disease and coughs, particularly 
of infants. It can be taken on sugar, or combined with the 
Tincture of Mandrake, Ginger, Leptandrin, or indeed with 
any of them, agreeably with the disease indicated. Dose: 2 
to 4 or 6 drops. 
Or. Caraway.— 
It is most excellent in griping pains of the stomach and 
bowels, particularly of infants. Dose: the same as the last. 
OL. PENNYROYAL.— 
Highly beneficial in flatulent colic, cramp, and pains in the 
stomach, amenorrheea, and catarrh. Dose: same as Ol. Anise. 
Ov. FENNEL.— 
Highiy useful as a carminative, and may be used with very 
great advantage, particularly in the diseases of childhood. 
Dose. same as Ol. Anise. 
OL. CINNAMON. — 
Useful in griping pains, and im all cases where an 
astringent is indicated in connection with a stimulant and 
antispasmodic. Dose: same as Ol. Anise. 
O1. WINTER GREEN. — 
Aromatic and stimulant. Useful in all cases where these 
qualities are indicated. Dose: same as Ol. Anise, 
