Med kit question

[The Jester Race]

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com...tertight&prodname=Ultralight / Watertight .7#

I carry this kit in my backpack for hunting, fishing, wheeling, and whatnot. I was going through it tonight, checking to make sure everything is still good to go.

There is a small vial, the label reads, Compound Benzoin Tincture, U.S.P.

What is it? And what is it used for?

-Jester

 

[The83RangerMan]

Compound Benzoin Tincture USP

Product Description
Compound Benzoin Tincture USP (CBT) is a botanical product derived from plants of the family Styraceae. Benzoin producing plants are small to medium trees growing in tropical Asia. Benzoin is a pathological product formed when the tree trunk is injured. It is produced by incising the bark and collecting the exuded resin after it hardens on exposure to air and light. Benzoin is an ancient drug that has had more different Latin titles and synonyms since its origin in the 15th or 16th century than any other official preparation. Benzoin contains esters of cinnamic and benzoic acids together with free acids. Amounts and types of esters vary with its source. CBT is prepared by mixing benzoin with aloe, storax, and Tolu Balsam. Alcohol is used as the menstruum.

Indications
• Skin Protectant- CBT is widely used as a skin protectant, and is particularly effective for ulcers, bedsores, cracked nipples, and fissures of the lips and anus.
• Respiratory Treatment- CBT relieves respiratory discomforts when added to vaporizer fluids used for inhalation.
• Dental Uses- CBT is used in dentistry to treat oral herpetic lesions and inflammation of the gums.

Product Stability
JAC's Compound Benzoin Tincture USP swabs carry a five (5) year expiration date, the maximum allowed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Directions for Use
Reverse cardboard sleeve on swab. Crush ONCE between the thumb and forefinger at the dot located at the center of the swab. Gently squeeze swab to apply to the desired area. To avoid glass splinters, use only with paper cap completely in place.

 

[The Jester Race]

So....like lip balm?

-Jester

 

[The83RangerMan]

basically but with the added benefits of healing property's, not just a moisturizer.

 

[bttlscrs00x]

Compound Benzoin Tincture USP

Product Description
Compound Benzoin Tincture USP (CBT) is a botanical product derived from plants of the family Styraceae. Benzoin producing plants are small to medium trees growing in tropical Asia. Benzoin is a pathological product formed when the tree trunk is injured. It is produced by incising the bark and collecting the exuded resin after it hardens on exposure to air and light. Benzoin is an ancient drug that has had more different Latin titles and synonyms since its origin in the 15th or 16th century than any other official preparation. Benzoin contains esters of cinnamic and benzoic acids together with free acids. Amounts and types of esters vary with its source. CBT is prepared by mixing benzoin with aloe, storax, and Tolu Balsam. Alcohol is used as the menstruum.

Indications
• Skin Protectant- CBT is widely used as a skin protectant, and is particularly effective for ulcers, bedsores, cracked nipples, and fissures of the lips and anus.
• Respiratory Treatment- CBT relieves respiratory discomforts when added to vaporizer fluids used for inhalation.
• Dental Uses- CBT is used in dentistry to treat oral herpetic lesions and inflammation of the gums.

Product Stability
JAC's Compound Benzoin Tincture USP swabs carry a five (5) year expiration date, the maximum allowed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Directions for Use
Reverse cardboard sleeve on swab. Crush ONCE between the thumb and forefinger at the dot located at the center of the swab. Gently squeeze swab to apply to the desired area. To avoid glass splinters, use only with paper cap completely in place.

roflmao!!

 

[strvger]

been there, done this. used to use it lots.
for you bowlers out there, it is very similar to the product "New Skin" as it used to be called. you can put it on foot blisters after trimming away the dead skin, small cuts, etc. it will also help keep bandaids in place by painting a little on each side of the wound before applying the bandaid.

READ: on a new cut or blister, it will STING LIKE FIRE for the first 20-30 seconds.

as above, use it on any wound highlighted in RED at your own risk! i know i wouldn't, ever!

but that's just an old army dust-off medic opinion.