international journal of pharmaceutical compounding
Volume 17, Issue 6, 2013 Nov-Dec, Pages 490-495
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, Edmond, OK 73034, USA.
Abstract
Balsams have been used in pharmacy for centuries for many different purposes. Balsams include benzoin, Peruvian balsam, storax, and tolu balsam. Balsams
are aromatic and usually oily resinous substances flowing from various
plants and generally containing some amount of benzoic or cinnamic acid.
Historically, they have been used orally and topically in various
formulations. Today, their primary use is topically in solutions,
ointments, creams, and lotions. Today, the most common use would be in
diaper ointments and to treat various skin disorders. Pharmacists are
still called upon to compound various preparations using balsams.
Indexed keywords
EMTREE drug terms: balsam; balsam Peru; benzoin; Tolu balsam
EMTREE medical terms: article; drug formulation; Liquidambar
MeSH: Balsams; Benzoin; Drug Compounding; Liquidambar
Medline is the source for the MeSH terms of this document.
Medline is the source for the MeSH terms of this document.
Chemicals and CAS Registry Numbers: balsam Peru, 8007-00-9; benzoin, 119-53-9
