Spectral analysis of pharmaceutical formulations prepared according to ancient recipes in comparison with old museum remains |
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Authors: | M Cristina Gamberini C Baraldi G Freguglia P Baraldi |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy;(2) Department of Chemistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy |
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Abstract: | A study of the composition of the remains of ancient ointments from museums was undertaken to enable understanding of the
preparation techniques. Comparison of ancient recipes from different historical periods and spectroscopic characteristics
of inorganic and/or organic remains recovered in museum vessels enabled preparation of ancient pharmaceutical–cosmetic formulations.
Farmacopea Augustana by Occo was one the most important books studied for the 14 formulations prepared in the laboratory. Three formulations are
discussed in detail and raw materials and new preparations were proposed for ozone ageing. The most important micro Raman
results are discussed. The spectra of the raw materials lipids, beeswax, and resins are discussed; beeswax and pig suet (axŭngia) Raman spectra were found to be similar, but different from those of the aged oils. SERS was applied to ancient ointments
and galbanum and the Raman spectra are reported and discussed for the first time. |
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