Malinina Liquid
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Malinina Liquid is an antiparasitic agent prepared by processing Persian powder with turpentine and kerosene, then adding carbolic acid and cinnamon oil. It is used in mixture with kerosine for disinfection of items and premises.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
Malinina Liquid, an antiparasitic agent, prepared as follows: 20 parts of fresh Persian powder are treated with 100 parts of turpentine for 7 days with heating; then the powder is separated, pressed, and treated with heating with 50 parts of turpentine mixed with 50 parts of kerosene. The powder is pressed again. Both portions of liquid are mixed and placed in a metal can with a mesh cover for better air access. 5% carbolic acid and 5% cinnamon oil are added, and it is filtered. M. l. is used in mixture with kerosene in a 2:1 or 1:2 ratio for wetting or spraying items and premises for disinsection.
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“Malinina Liquid.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/malinina-liquid/