aromatic ammonia spirit

spirit /spir·it/ (spir´it)

1. any volatile or distilled liquid.

2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material.

3. in traditional Chinese medicine, shen (q.v.).

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aromatic ammonia spirit  an ammonia-containing preparation used as a respiratory stimulant in syncope, weakness, or threatened faint.

camphor spirit  a solution of camphor and alcohol, used topically as a local counterirritant.

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aromatic ammonia spirit

Etymology: Gk, aroma, Ammon temple, ancient source of ammonium chloride salt, spiritus, breath

a strongly fragrant solution of ammonium carbonate in dilute liquid ammonia, oils, alcohol, and water. It is used as a reflex stimulus, an antacid, and a carminative to relieve flatulence. Also called aromatic spirit of ammonia.

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spirit [spir´it]

1. a volatile or distilled liquid.

2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material.

aromatic ammonia spirit (aromatic spirit of ammonia) a mixture of ammonia, ammonium carbonate, and other agents for use as an inhalant to revive a person who has fainted.