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==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ==British Pharmacopoeia 1867== | ||
=== Ginger '' Zingber ''=== | === Ginger '' Zingber ''=== | ||
− | “The scarped and dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale… From plants cultivated in the West Indies, India, and other countries.” ( | + | “The scarped and dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale… From plants cultivated in the West Indies, India, and other countries.”<ref> General Medical Council of Great Britain, ''British Pharmacopeia'', (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 376https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene</ref> |
'''Characteristics''' | '''Characteristics''' | ||
− | “ Irregular lobed decorticated pieces, three of four inches long, subcompressed, yellowish-white, bit not chalky on the surface, with a short mealy fracture, hot taste, and agreeable aroma.” | + | “ Irregular lobed decorticated pieces, three of four inches long, subcompressed, yellowish-white, bit not chalky on the surface, with a short mealy fracture, hot taste, and agreeable aroma.”. Used in the preparations of:<ref>GMCGB, 376</ref> |
* Confectio Opii | * Confectio Opii | ||
* Confectio Scammonnii | * Confectio Scammonnii | ||
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===Preparations of Ginger === | ===Preparations of Ginger === | ||
− | ''' Aromatic Sulphuric Acid ''' / Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum | + | ''' Aromatic Sulphuric Acid ''' / Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum<ref>GMCGB, 19-20</ref> |
* sulphuric acid (3 fl oz), rectified spirit (3 fl oz), cinnamon bark, in coarse powder (2 oz), ginger, in coarse powder (1 ¼ oz) | * sulphuric acid (3 fl oz), rectified spirit (3 fl oz), cinnamon bark, in coarse powder (2 oz), ginger, in coarse powder (1 ¼ oz) | ||
* dose 5-30 minims | * dose 5-30 minims | ||
− | ''' Confection of Scammony ''' / Confectio Scammonii | + | ''' Confection of Scammony ''' / Confectio Scammonii <ref>GMCGB, 88-89</ref> |
* scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger, in fin powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), clarified honey ( 1 ½ oz) | * scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger, in fin powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), clarified honey ( 1 ½ oz) | ||
* dose: 10-30 grains | * dose: 10-30 grains | ||
− | ''' Infusion of Senna ''' / Infusio Sennae | + | ''' Infusion of Senna ''' / Infusio Sennae <ref>GMCGB, 164</ref> |
* Senna (1 oz), ginger, sliced (30 grains), boiling distilled water (10 fl oz) | * Senna (1 oz), ginger, sliced (30 grains), boiling distilled water (10 fl oz) | ||
* dose: 1-2 fl oz | * dose: 1-2 fl oz | ||
* used in the preparations of: mistura Sennae composita | * used in the preparations of: mistura Sennae composita | ||
− | ''' Compound Squill PIll ''' / Pilula Scillae Composita | + | ''' Compound Squill PIll ''' / Pilula Scillae Composita <ref>GMCGB, 240</ref> |
* squill, in powder (1 ¼ oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz), ammoniacum, in powder (1 oz), hard soap, in powder (1 oz), treacle, by weight (2 ounce, or more if needed) | * squill, in powder (1 ¼ oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz), ammoniacum, in powder (1 oz), hard soap, in powder (1 oz), treacle, by weight (2 ounce, or more if needed) | ||
* dose 5-10 grains | * dose 5-10 grains | ||
− | ''' Compound Powder of Cinnamon ''' / Pulvis Cinnamomi Composita | + | ''' Compound Powder of Cinnamon ''' / Pulvis Cinnamomi Composita<ref>GMCGB, 262</ref> |
* cinnamon bark, in powder (1 oz), cardamom seeds, in powder (1 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz) | * cinnamon bark, in powder (1 oz), cardamom seeds, in powder (1 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz) | ||
* dose: 3-10 grains | * dose: 3-10 grains | ||
− | ''' Compound Powder of Jalap ''' / Pulvis Jalapae Compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Jalap ''' / Pulvis Jalapae Compositus<ref>GMCGB, 264</ref> |
* jalap, in powder (5 oz), acid tartrate of potash (9 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz) | * jalap, in powder (5 oz), acid tartrate of potash (9 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz) | ||
* dose: 20-60 grains | * dose: 20-60 grains | ||
− | ''' Compound Powder of Opium ''' / Pulvis Opii Compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Opium ''' / Pulvis Opii Compositus <ref>GMCGB, 265</ref> |
* opium, in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper, in powder (2 oz), ginger, in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit, in powder (6 oz), tragacanth, in powder (1/2 oz) | * opium, in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper, in powder (2 oz), ginger, in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit, in powder (6 oz), tragacanth, in powder (1/2 oz) | ||
* dose: 2-5 grains | * dose: 2-5 grains | ||
− | * used in preparations of: Confectio Opii | + | * used in preparations of: Confectio Opii |
''' Compound Powder of Rhubarb ''' / Pulvis Rhei Compositus | ''' Compound Powder of Rhubarb ''' / Pulvis Rhei Compositus | ||
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* dose: 20-60 grains | * dose: 20-60 grains | ||
− | ''' Compound Powder of Scammony ''' / Pulvis Scammonii Compositus | + | ''' Compound Powder of Scammony ''' / Pulvis Scammonii Compositus <ref>GMCGB, 265-66</ref> |
* scammony, in powder (4 oz), jalap, in powder (3 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)] | * scammony, in powder (4 oz), jalap, in powder (3 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)] | ||
* dose: 10-20 grains | * dose: 10-20 grains | ||
− | ''' Syrup of Buckthorn ''' / Syrupus Rhamni | + | ''' Syrup of Buckthorn ''' / Syrupus Rhamni <ref>GMCGB, 313</ref> |
* buckthorn juice (4 pints), ginger, sliced (3/4 oz), pimento (3/4 oz), refined sugar (5 lb, more if needed), rectified spirit (6 fl oz) | * buckthorn juice (4 pints), ginger, sliced (3/4 oz), pimento (3/4 oz), refined sugar (5 lb, more if needed), rectified spirit (6 fl oz) | ||
− | ''' Syrup of Ginger ''' / Syrupus Zingiberis | + | ''' Syrup of Ginger ''' / Syrupus Zingiberis<ref>GMCGB, 316</ref> |
* strong tincture of ginger (6 fl drachms), syrup (19 fl oz) | * strong tincture of ginger (6 fl drachms), syrup (19 fl oz) | ||
* dose: 1 fl drachm | * dose: 1 fl drachm | ||
− | ''' Tincture of Ginger ''' / Tinctura Zingiberis | + | ''' Tincture of Ginger ''' / Tinctura Zingiberis<ref>GMCGB, 345</ref> |
* ginger, in coarse powder ( 2 ½ oz), rectified spirit (1 pint) | * ginger, in coarse powder ( 2 ½ oz), rectified spirit (1 pint) | ||
* dose: 15 minims to 1 fl drach | * dose: 15 minims to 1 fl drach | ||
− | ''' Strong Tincture of Ginger ''' / Tinctura Zingiberis Fortior | + | ''' Strong Tincture of Ginger ''' / Tinctura Zingiberis Fortior<ref>GMCGB, 345-46</ref> |
* ginger, in fine powder (10 oz), rectified spirit (as needed) | * ginger, in fine powder (10 oz), rectified spirit (as needed) | ||
* dose: 5-20 minims | * dose: 5-20 minims | ||
* used in preparations of: syrupus zingiberis | * used in preparations of: syrupus zingiberis | ||
− | ''' Wine of Aloes ''' / Vinum Aloes | + | ''' Wine of Aloes ''' / Vinum Aloes<ref>GMCGB, 366</ref> |
* socotrine aloes (1 ½ oz), cardamom seeds, freed from the pericarps and bruied (80 grains), ginger, in coarse powder (80 grains), sherry (2 pints) | * socotrine aloes (1 ½ oz), cardamom seeds, freed from the pericarps and bruied (80 grains), ginger, in coarse powder (80 grains), sherry (2 pints) | ||
* dose: 1-2 fl drachms | * dose: 1-2 fl drachms | ||
==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ==A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865== | ||
− | |||
Savory classifies ginger as a Stimulant (Remedies Which Speedily Increase the Frequency of the Pulse and the Heat of the Body.) | Savory classifies ginger as a Stimulant (Remedies Which Speedily Increase the Frequency of the Pulse and the Heat of the Body.) | ||
− | “In disorders proceeding from impaired digestion, in flatulent and spasmodic affections of the stomach, in hysterical and nervous complaints, in gouty habits, and in the debility of the system, from whatever cause it may arise, the restorative powers of ginger are well known.” ( | + | “In disorders proceeding from impaired digestion, in flatulent and spasmodic affections of the stomach, in hysterical and nervous complaints, in gouty habits, and in the debility of the system, from whatever cause it may arise, the restorative powers of ginger are well known.” <ref> Savory, John. ''A Compendium of Domestic Medicine'' (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 56. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | The name ginger is derived from the Gingi Mountains, located in Hindustan, however, more recently the ginger used in Europe has been cultivated in the West Indies. Powdered ginger can be used to treat gout, indigestion, and flatulence. Ginger-tea (a weak infusion of powdered ginger) is often used to treat “persons of dyspeptic and gouty habits.” It is also popularly combined with rhubarb to create stomachic pills.<ref>Savory, 70</ref> | ||
− | |||
===Remedies Containing or to be used with === | ===Remedies Containing or to be used with === | ||
− | * Acid, Sulphuric, Diluted | + | * Acid, Sulphuric, Diluted: syrup of ginger included in a “Tonic Draught.”<ref>Savory, 10</ref> |
− | * Aloes, Socotrine | + | * Aloes, Socotrine: powdered ginger included in Dr. Baillie’s Pills for Indigestions and Costiveness <ref>Savory, 13</ref> |
− | * Ammonia, Sesquicarbonate of | + | * Ammonia, Sesquicarbonate of: Jamaica ginger (in grains) combined to treat “gouty acidities of the stomach”<ref>Savory, 16</ref> |
− | * Aromatic Confection | + | * Aromatic Confection: syrup of ginger included in “Aromatic Draught”<ref>Savory, 21</ref> |
− | * Asses’ Milk | + | * Asses’ Milk Artificial: preserved ginger is part of a recipe. Used to nurse infants (?)<ref>Savory, 23</ref> |
− | * Calomel | + | * Calomel: syrup of ginger included in “Obstinate Costiveness” pills<ref>Savory, 36</ref> |
− | * Essence of Ginger | + | * Essence of Ginger: see description<ref>Savory, 56</ref> |
− | * Ether, Compound Spirit of ( | + | * Ether, Compound Spirit of (Hoffman’s Ether): syrup of ginger included in a recipe used as a substitute for Hoffman’s anodyne (Hoffman did not disclose the recipe)<ref>Savory, 60</ref> |
− | * Extract of Colocynth, Compound | + | * Extract of Colocynth, Compound: syrup of ginger used in cathartic pills<ref>Savory, 61</ref> |
− | * Ginger, Jamaica | + | * Ginger, Jamaica: see def<ref>Savory, 70</ref> |
− | * Gum, Guaiacum | + | * Gum, Guaiacum: powdered ginger is included in “The Electuary”<ref>Savory, 75</ref> |
− | * Gum Myrrh | + | * Gum Myrrh: syrup of ginger used in the formation of pills, used “to open the bowels in a suppression of the menses.”<ref>Savory, 77</ref> |
− | * Jalap | + | * Jalap: syrup of ginger included in a draught used for “evacuating the bowels of school-boys who have over-indulged themselves in eating.” Also used in an electuary that is sometimes effective against dropsy.<ref>Savory, 88</ref> |
− | * Quassia | + | * Quassia: when combined with ginger it can be useful against gout, but there is danger should there be any irritation in the stomach.<ref>Savory, 122</ref> |
− | * Rhubarb | + | * Rhubarb: syrup of ginger used to make pills to treat any dyspepsia and constipation.<ref>Savory, 126</ref> |
− | * Senna Leaves | + | * Senna Leaves: ginger is included in the basic purgative that includes senna.<ref>Savory, 133</ref> |
− | * Soluble Tartar | + | * Soluble Tartar: syrup of ginger used in “An Aperient Draught”<ref>Savory, 137</ref> |
− | * Spirit of Nitre | + | * Spirit of Nitre: syrup of ginger used in a “Diaphoretic Draught”<ref>Savory, 142</ref> |
− | * Sulphur, Sublimed | + | * Sulphur, Sublimed: powdered ginger and syrup of ginger used in an electuary<ref>Savory, 147</ref> |
− | * Syrup of Ginger | + | * Syrup of Ginger: “stimulating and carminative, and is a useful adjunct to bitter and tonic infusions” <ref>Savory, 149</ref> |
− | * Tincture of Guaiacum, Volatile | + | * Tincture of Guaiacum, Volatile: warm drinks (like ginger-tea) recommended to be taken after the initial dosage used to treat chronic rheumatism <ref>Savory, 159</ref> |
===Diseases Treated with === | ===Diseases Treated with === | ||
'''General Diseases''' | '''General Diseases''' | ||
− | * Cholera Morbus | + | * Cholera Morbus: syrup of ginger used in a draught to be administered in the morning following a successful course of purgatives<ref>Savory, 221</ref> |
− | * Cramps, or Spasms | + | * Cramps, or Spasms: essence of ginger and Jamaica ginger (powdered) recommended for treating cramps that are “constitutional”<ref>Savory, 225</ref> |
− | * Dyspepsia, or Indigestion | + | * Dyspepsia, or Indigestion: tincture of ginger included in “Abernyth’s mixture for dyspeptic persons”<ref>Savory, 244</ref> |
'''Infantile Diseases''' | '''Infantile Diseases''' | ||
− | * Worms | + | * Worms: Powdered ginger included in “Anthelmintic Electuary”<ref>Savory, 287</ref> |
===Medical Articles Containing === | ===Medical Articles Containing === | ||
− | * Infusion of Senna, or Senna Tea | + | * Infusion of Senna, or Senna Tea: sliced ginger<ref>Savory, 291</ref> |
===Prescriptions Containing === | ===Prescriptions Containing === | ||
'''Antacids''' | '''Antacids''' | ||
− | * Antacid Draught | + | * Antacid Draught: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 306</ref> |
− | * Antacid Draught (Another | + | * Antacid Draught (Another): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 307</ref> |
− | * Antacid and Carminative Mixture | + | * Antacid and Carminative Mixture: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 307</ref> |
− | * Heartburn | + | * Heartburn: Jamaica ginger, in powder<ref>Savory, 307</ref> |
− | * Aromatic Magnesia Mixture (330/309): syrup of ginger | + | * Aromatic Magnesia Mixture (330/309): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 309</ref> |
− | * Aromatic Chalk Draught | + | * Aromatic Chalk Draught: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 309</ref> |
− | * Aromatic Chalk Draught (330/309): syrup of ginger | + | * Aromatic Chalk Draught (330/309): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 309</ref> |
'''Aperients and Cathartics''' | '''Aperients and Cathartics''' | ||
− | * Aperient Mixture | + | * Aperient Mixture: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 311</ref> |
− | * Aperient Draught (Another | + | * Aperient Draught (Another): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 312</ref> |
'''Anthelminics''' | '''Anthelminics''' | ||
− | * Anthelmintic Electuary | + | * Anthelmintic Electuary: powdered ginger<ref>Savory, 325</ref> |
'''Carminatives''' | '''Carminatives''' | ||
− | * Stomach Mixture | + | * Stomach Mixture: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 321</ref> |
'''Diuretics''' | '''Diuretics''' | ||
− | * Strong Stimulating Diuretic Draught | + | * Strong Stimulating Diuretic Draught: syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 325</ref> |
− | * Diuretic Powder (Another | + | * Diuretic Powder (Another): powdered ginger<ref>Savory, 326</ref> |
− | * Diuretic Pill (Another): syrup of ginger | + | * Diuretic Pill (Another): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 326</ref> |
'''Stimulants''' | '''Stimulants''' | ||
− | * Stimulant Mixture (Another | + | * Stimulant Mixture (Another): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 333</ref> |
'''Tonics''' | '''Tonics''' | ||
− | * Tonic Mixture (Another | + | * Tonic Mixture (Another): syrup of ginger<ref>Savory, 334</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | == References == | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
+ | |||
|comes from=Sierra Leone, Bombay and Scinde, Madras, Bengal and Pegu, Ceylon, British West India Islands, China | |comes from=Sierra Leone, Bombay and Scinde, Madras, Bengal and Pegu, Ceylon, British West India Islands, China | ||
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Ginger
Contents
British Pharmacopoeia 1867
Ginger Zingber
“The scarped and dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale… From plants cultivated in the West Indies, India, and other countries.”[1]
Characteristics
“ Irregular lobed decorticated pieces, three of four inches long, subcompressed, yellowish-white, bit not chalky on the surface, with a short mealy fracture, hot taste, and agreeable aroma.”. Used in the preparations of:[2]
- Confectio Opii
- Confectio Scammonnii
- Infusum Sennae
- Pilula Scillae composite
- Pulvis Cinnamomi compositus
- Pulvis Jalapae compositus
- Pulvis Opii compositus
- Pulvis Rhei compositus
- Pulvis Scammonii compositys
- Syrupus Rhamni
- Syrupus Zingiberis
- Tinctura Zingiberis
- Tinctura Zingiberis fortiori
- Vinum Aloes
Preparations of Ginger
Aromatic Sulphuric Acid / Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum[3]
- sulphuric acid (3 fl oz), rectified spirit (3 fl oz), cinnamon bark, in coarse powder (2 oz), ginger, in coarse powder (1 ¼ oz)
- dose 5-30 minims
Confection of Scammony / Confectio Scammonii [4]
- scammony, in fine powder (3 oz), ginger, in fin powder (1 ½ oz), oil of caraway (1 fl drachm), oil of cloves (1/2 fl drachm), syrup (3 fl oz), clarified honey ( 1 ½ oz)
- dose: 10-30 grains
Infusion of Senna / Infusio Sennae [5]
- Senna (1 oz), ginger, sliced (30 grains), boiling distilled water (10 fl oz)
- dose: 1-2 fl oz
- used in the preparations of: mistura Sennae composita
Compound Squill PIll / Pilula Scillae Composita [6]
- squill, in powder (1 ¼ oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz), ammoniacum, in powder (1 oz), hard soap, in powder (1 oz), treacle, by weight (2 ounce, or more if needed)
- dose 5-10 grains
Compound Powder of Cinnamon / Pulvis Cinnamomi Composita[7]
- cinnamon bark, in powder (1 oz), cardamom seeds, in powder (1 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)
- dose: 3-10 grains
Compound Powder of Jalap / Pulvis Jalapae Compositus[8]
- jalap, in powder (5 oz), acid tartrate of potash (9 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)
- dose: 20-60 grains
Compound Powder of Opium / Pulvis Opii Compositus [9]
- opium, in powder (1 ½ oz), black pepper, in powder (2 oz), ginger, in powder (5 oz), caraway fruit, in powder (6 oz), tragacanth, in powder (1/2 oz)
- dose: 2-5 grains
- used in preparations of: Confectio Opii
Compound Powder of Rhubarb / Pulvis Rhei Compositus
- rhubarb root, in powder (2 oz), light magnesia (6 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)
- dose: 20-60 grains
Compound Powder of Scammony / Pulvis Scammonii Compositus [10]
- scammony, in powder (4 oz), jalap, in powder (3 oz), ginger, in powder (1 oz)]
- dose: 10-20 grains
Syrup of Buckthorn / Syrupus Rhamni [11]
- buckthorn juice (4 pints), ginger, sliced (3/4 oz), pimento (3/4 oz), refined sugar (5 lb, more if needed), rectified spirit (6 fl oz)
Syrup of Ginger / Syrupus Zingiberis[12]
- strong tincture of ginger (6 fl drachms), syrup (19 fl oz)
- dose: 1 fl drachm
Tincture of Ginger / Tinctura Zingiberis[13]
- ginger, in coarse powder ( 2 ½ oz), rectified spirit (1 pint)
- dose: 15 minims to 1 fl drach
Strong Tincture of Ginger / Tinctura Zingiberis Fortior[14]
- ginger, in fine powder (10 oz), rectified spirit (as needed)
- dose: 5-20 minims
- used in preparations of: syrupus zingiberis
Wine of Aloes / Vinum Aloes[15]
- socotrine aloes (1 ½ oz), cardamom seeds, freed from the pericarps and bruied (80 grains), ginger, in coarse powder (80 grains), sherry (2 pints)
- dose: 1-2 fl drachms
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
Savory classifies ginger as a Stimulant (Remedies Which Speedily Increase the Frequency of the Pulse and the Heat of the Body.)
“In disorders proceeding from impaired digestion, in flatulent and spasmodic affections of the stomach, in hysterical and nervous complaints, in gouty habits, and in the debility of the system, from whatever cause it may arise, the restorative powers of ginger are well known.” [16]
The name ginger is derived from the Gingi Mountains, located in Hindustan, however, more recently the ginger used in Europe has been cultivated in the West Indies. Powdered ginger can be used to treat gout, indigestion, and flatulence. Ginger-tea (a weak infusion of powdered ginger) is often used to treat “persons of dyspeptic and gouty habits.” It is also popularly combined with rhubarb to create stomachic pills.[17]
Remedies Containing or to be used with
- Acid, Sulphuric, Diluted: syrup of ginger included in a “Tonic Draught.”[18]
- Aloes, Socotrine: powdered ginger included in Dr. Baillie’s Pills for Indigestions and Costiveness [19]
- Ammonia, Sesquicarbonate of: Jamaica ginger (in grains) combined to treat “gouty acidities of the stomach”[20]
- Aromatic Confection: syrup of ginger included in “Aromatic Draught”[21]
- Asses’ Milk Artificial: preserved ginger is part of a recipe. Used to nurse infants (?)[22]
- Calomel: syrup of ginger included in “Obstinate Costiveness” pills[23]
- Essence of Ginger: see description[24]
- Ether, Compound Spirit of (Hoffman’s Ether): syrup of ginger included in a recipe used as a substitute for Hoffman’s anodyne (Hoffman did not disclose the recipe)[25]
- Extract of Colocynth, Compound: syrup of ginger used in cathartic pills[26]
- Ginger, Jamaica: see def[27]
- Gum, Guaiacum: powdered ginger is included in “The Electuary”[28]
- Gum Myrrh: syrup of ginger used in the formation of pills, used “to open the bowels in a suppression of the menses.”[29]
- Jalap: syrup of ginger included in a draught used for “evacuating the bowels of school-boys who have over-indulged themselves in eating.” Also used in an electuary that is sometimes effective against dropsy.[30]
- Quassia: when combined with ginger it can be useful against gout, but there is danger should there be any irritation in the stomach.[31]
- Rhubarb: syrup of ginger used to make pills to treat any dyspepsia and constipation.[32]
- Senna Leaves: ginger is included in the basic purgative that includes senna.[33]
- Soluble Tartar: syrup of ginger used in “An Aperient Draught”[34]
- Spirit of Nitre: syrup of ginger used in a “Diaphoretic Draught”[35]
- Sulphur, Sublimed: powdered ginger and syrup of ginger used in an electuary[36]
- Syrup of Ginger: “stimulating and carminative, and is a useful adjunct to bitter and tonic infusions” [37]
- Tincture of Guaiacum, Volatile: warm drinks (like ginger-tea) recommended to be taken after the initial dosage used to treat chronic rheumatism [38]
Diseases Treated with
General Diseases
- Cholera Morbus: syrup of ginger used in a draught to be administered in the morning following a successful course of purgatives[39]
- Cramps, or Spasms: essence of ginger and Jamaica ginger (powdered) recommended for treating cramps that are “constitutional”[40]
- Dyspepsia, or Indigestion: tincture of ginger included in “Abernyth’s mixture for dyspeptic persons”[41]
Infantile Diseases
- Worms: Powdered ginger included in “Anthelmintic Electuary”[42]
Medical Articles Containing
- Infusion of Senna, or Senna Tea: sliced ginger[43]
Prescriptions Containing
Antacids
- Antacid Draught: syrup of ginger[44]
- Antacid Draught (Another): syrup of ginger[45]
- Antacid and Carminative Mixture: syrup of ginger[46]
- Heartburn: Jamaica ginger, in powder[47]
- Aromatic Magnesia Mixture (330/309): syrup of ginger[48]
- Aromatic Chalk Draught: syrup of ginger[49]
- Aromatic Chalk Draught (330/309): syrup of ginger[50]
Aperients and Cathartics
Anthelminics
- Anthelmintic Electuary: powdered ginger[53]
Carminatives
- Stomach Mixture: syrup of ginger[54]
Diuretics
- Strong Stimulating Diuretic Draught: syrup of ginger[55]
- Diuretic Powder (Another): powdered ginger[56]
- Diuretic Pill (Another): syrup of ginger[57]
Stimulants
- Stimulant Mixture (Another): syrup of ginger[58]
Tonics
- Tonic Mixture (Another): syrup of ginger[59]
References
- ↑ General Medical Council of Great Britain, British Pharmacopeia, (London: Spottiswoode & Co.,1867), 376https://archive.org/details/britishpharmacop00gene
- ↑ GMCGB, 376
- ↑ GMCGB, 19-20
- ↑ GMCGB, 88-89
- ↑ GMCGB, 164
- ↑ GMCGB, 240
- ↑ GMCGB, 262
- ↑ GMCGB, 264
- ↑ GMCGB, 265
- ↑ GMCGB, 265-66
- ↑ GMCGB, 313
- ↑ GMCGB, 316
- ↑ GMCGB, 345
- ↑ GMCGB, 345-46
- ↑ GMCGB, 366
- ↑ Savory, John. A Compendium of Domestic Medicine (London: John Churchill and Sons, 1865), 56. https://books.google.ca/books?id=VxoDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ Savory, 70
- ↑ Savory, 10
- ↑ Savory, 13
- ↑ Savory, 16
- ↑ Savory, 21
- ↑ Savory, 23
- ↑ Savory, 36
- ↑ Savory, 56
- ↑ Savory, 60
- ↑ Savory, 61
- ↑ Savory, 70
- ↑ Savory, 75
- ↑ Savory, 77
- ↑ Savory, 88
- ↑ Savory, 122
- ↑ Savory, 126
- ↑ Savory, 133
- ↑ Savory, 137
- ↑ Savory, 142
- ↑ Savory, 147
- ↑ Savory, 149
- ↑ Savory, 159
- ↑ Savory, 221
- ↑ Savory, 225
- ↑ Savory, 244
- ↑ Savory, 287
- ↑ Savory, 291
- ↑ Savory, 306
- ↑ Savory, 307
- ↑ Savory, 307
- ↑ Savory, 307
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- ↑ Savory, 325
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- ↑ Savory, 326
- ↑ Savory, 333
- ↑ Savory, 334