320. Terebinthina chia.—Chian turpentine.
Botanical name:
320. TEREBINTHINA CHIA.—CHIAN TURPENTINE. An oleoresin from Pista'cia terebin'thus Linné, a tree growing on the island of Selo. Incisions are made and the exuding juice is allowed to fall upon smooth stones. It is a greenish-yellow, pellucid, syrupy liquid, hardening to a transparent mass when exposed by the evaporation of its volatile oil; odor fennel-like; taste bitterish. It is used for destroying cancerous growths in which it is claimed to be very efficient. Dose: 5 to 20 gr. (0.3 to 1.3 Gm.), in emulsion.
