Buyalsky's Water
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Buyalsky's Water (Aqua ophthalmica Bujalsky) is a historical ophthalmological lotion formulated from zinc sulfate, bird cherry water, and camphor spirit. It was used in 1930s medical practice as an eye wash for conjunctivitis.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BUYALSKY'S WATER, Aqua ophthalmica Bujalsky, a transparent, colorless liquid with a camphor and bird cherry odor. It is prepared by dissolving 10 g of zinc sulfate in 4,200 g of bird cherry water, after which 90 g of camphor spirit is added; the mixture is left for several hours with frequent shaking and filtered. It is used as an eye lotion for inflammation of the conjunctiva.
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“Buyalsky's Water.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/buyalskys-water/