Aromatic Waters: Definition and Therapeutic Uses
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Peppermint oil, rose oil, orange flower oil, spearmint oil, anise oil, wintergreen oil, camphor, ______

chloroform

Aromatic waters provide pleasantly flavored medium for administration of water-soluble drugs & for the liquid phase of emulsions & suspensions. They can be used as an excipient or bases or vehicles for formulation of other pharmaceutical preparations. Aromatic waters may be used for some therapeutic purposes like: Camphor water has been used as the vehicle in ophthalmic solutions owing to its ability to contribute refreshing and stimulating effect to the preparation. Rose water has an antioxidant activity. The Rose water cleanses tones and protects skin from harmful environmental impacts. ______ has been used as preservative apart from its flavoring nature. Peppermint water: used as carminative, flavoring. Hamamelis water is used as astringent in after shave lotions & other cosmetic products

Chloroform water

An odor and taste like the oils or substances from which they are prepared. They should always be clear and free from fibers, particles and sediment. They should not be used after being stored for more than a few weeks. They should be free from foreign odor. Aromatic water have low therapeutic effect.

Aromatic waters

Which of the following is not a property of aromatic waters?

<p>They have high therapeutic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aromatic water has been used for its antioxidant activity and its ability to cleanse, tone, and protect the skin from harmful environmental impacts?

<p>Rose water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aromatic water is used as a preservative apart from its flavoring nature?

<p>Chloroform water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which volatile substance is NOT mentioned in the preparation of aromatic waters in the given text?

<p>Eucalyptus oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of aromatic waters in pharmaceutical preparations, as mentioned in the text?

<p>To provide a medium for administration of water-soluble drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using alcohol as a solvent in concentrated aromatic waters?

<p>To act as a preservative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are simple aromatic waters mainly used as vehicles?

<p>To dilute the concentrated with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concentration level of alcohol is present in the concentrates used to produce aromatic water?

<p>Less than 1.5% v/v</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of aqueous preparations containing a small amount of alcohol?

<p>Prone to alteration in flavor &amp; aroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using talc in the preparation of concentrated aromatic waters?

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Study Notes

Aromatic Waters

  • Aromatic waters are flavored liquids used as a medium for administration of water-soluble drugs and as a liquid phase of emulsions and suspensions.
  • They can be used as excipients, bases, or vehicles for formulation of other pharmaceutical preparations.
  • Aromatic waters have low therapeutic effect.

Properties of Aromatic Waters

  • They should have an odor and taste similar to the oils or substances from which they are prepared.
  • They should be clear and free from fibers, particles, and sediment.
  • They should not be used after being stored for more than a few weeks.
  • They should be free from foreign odor.

Uses of Aromatic Waters

  • Camphor water is used as a vehicle in ophthalmic solutions due to its refreshing and stimulating effect.
  • Rose water has antioxidant activity and is used to cleanse, tone, and protect skin from harmful environmental impacts.
  • Peppermint water is used as a carminative and flavoring.
  • Hamamelis water is used as an astringent in after-shave lotions and other cosmetic products.
  • One aromatic water is used as a preservative apart from its flavoring nature.

Characteristics of Aromatic Oils

  • The list of aromatic oils mentioned includes peppermint oil, rose oil, orange flower oil, spearmint oil, anise oil, wintergreen oil, and camphor.

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Learn about the definition and preparation of aromatic waters as per the British Pharmacopoeia, and their therapeutic uses as a medium for administering water-soluble drugs and for the liquid phase of emulsions and suspensions.

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