Panax quinquefolium. 204 
tract; whereas, that of fennel roots is destroyed or dissipated in the 
inspissation of the watery tincture, He further remarks, that the 
slight aromatic impregnation of the Ginseng is in a great measure 
retained in the watery extract, and perfectly so in the spirituous.* 
This root may likewise be considered as a gentle and innocent 
stimulant, producing stomachic effects, and with this view it may be 
safely and perhaps quite advantageously used. It is not uncommon 
to use it as a masticatory: and referring to the effects on the stomach, 
this cannot be esteemed an injurious article. 
Alcohol precipitates a gummy mucilage from its solution in water. 
It contains no resin nor tannin. The extract is said to be a good pre- 
paration for medicinal purposes, and is recommended by Dr. Fother- 
gill as a demulcent in the tupis senilis, or tedious chronic cough of 
old people. 
* Mat, Med. p. 325, 
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