Lignosulfit
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Lignosulfit is a purified sulfite liquor obtained as a byproduct in paper mills during cellulose production. It was historically used for treating pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial catarrh with purulent discharge, though its application was limited due to potential irritation of mucous membranes.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
Lignosulfit (Lignosulfit, Lignosul-fin), purified sulfite liquor, obtained as a byproduct in paper mills during cellulose production. L. contains calcium bisulfite, sulfurized dextrin- and glucose-like derivatives of wood, and volatile compounds of SO2 with essential oils, camphenes, etc. Lignosulfit-liquid is yellowish-brown in color with an aromatic odor. L. was proposed for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in the form of inhalations, but without any success; favorable results were supposedly obtained in bronchial catarrhs with abundant and foul-smelling discharge. Applications of L. should be avoided due to possible irritation of mucous membranes.
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“Lignosulfit.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/lignosulfit/