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

James Alexander’s Compound Benzoin Tincture USP swabs carry a five (5) year expiration date, the maximum allowed by the Food and Drug Administration.