Sal Volatile (Noun)
Meaning
A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sal volatile is commonly used to treat heart palpitations and anxiety attacks in herbal medicine.
- A teaspoon of sal volatile in a glass of water was her go-to remedy for stomach aches.
- In traditional herbalism, sal volatile is considered an excellent carminative to ease flatulence.
- After years of struggling with stress-induced heart issues, he started using sal volatile and saw an improvement.
- A compounder in a traditional apothecary measured out the exact proportion of sal volatile and essence of mint to mix for her customers.