USES OF GALENICALS

Question 1

Locally applied as counterirritant for the relief of sprains, muscular/joint pain, and mild respiratory tract disorder such as bronchitis and cold.

Answer 1

Aceite alcanforado

Camphorated oil
Camphor liniment
Oil of camphor

Question 2

Relief of gas pain

Answer 2

Aceite manzanilla

Chamomile oil

Question 3

Treatment of various disorders such as fungus infections, tinea flava, ringworms and athlete’s foot

Answer 3

Ap-ap solution

Question 4

Soothing and refreshing tonic, also used after shave

Answer 4

Aqua colognia

Cologne water

Question 5

Mild respiratory stimulant as in cases of fainting

Answer 5

Aromatic spirit of ammonia

Spirit sal volatil

Question 6

For gas pain, gaseous indigestion, colic and related gastrointestinal disorder

Answer 6

Balsamo carminativo

Question 7

Cleansing and washing wounds, ears, skin disorders/infections, mouthwash, vaginal douche, skin bleeding

Answer 7

Hydrogen peroxide

Aqua oxigenada

Question 8

Removing warts, anti-fungal

Answer 8

Salicylic acid

Question 9

Aromatic cleansing bath

Answer 9

Aromatic vinegar

Vinegar aromatico

Question 10

Gas pain, indigestion, constipation and colic

Answer 10

Essencia maravillosa

Question 11

Local treatment for stomatitis (thrush), mouth ulcer for treatment of minor burns and cuts

Answer 11

Gentian violet

Methylrosaniline chloride solution

Question 12

Disinfectant and first aid treatment for wounds

Answer 12

Tincture iodine

Tinctura de yodo