Bengué Balsam

Pharmacology, Internal Medicine

Also known as: Baume Bengué, Bengay

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Bengué Balsam is a topical ointment composed of menthol, methyl salicylate, and anhydrous lanolin. It was used in the early 20th century as an analgesic for conditions such as rheumatic pain, arthralgia, and neuralgia.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BENGUÉ BALSAM (Baume Bengué s. Balsamum Methylii salicylici et Mentholi) is an ointment dispensed in tin tubes of 30 g, with the composition: Menthol 5 g, Methyl salicylate 25 g, Anhydrous lanolin 90 g. It is used for rubbing as an analgesic for rheumatic pains, arthralgia, neuralgia, etc.

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“Bengué Balsam.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/bengue-balsam/