GER—GIL 163 
this property by Mr, Peter Duguid. May be given in pow- 
der, decoction, extract, and syrup—the decoction most 
used. Must be given at first in small doses, gradually in- 
creased till nausea be excited; in over-doses, occasions 
sickness, vomiting, fever, and delirium. Owing to its de- 
leterious effects, it has not been much employed. 
Dose, of the powder, }j to 3ss—of the extract, (which 
is made by evaporating the decoction,) grs. iij. Dose of 
the syrup, (which is the decoction, with a double portion 
of sugar added,) from 2 to 4 spoonfuls. 
Orric. Prev. Decoctum Geoffroye inermis. E. 
No. 286.—GERANIUM MACULATUM. Spotted crane’s- 
bill, Crowfoot Geranium. 
Orricinat. Radix. U.S. The root. 
Astringent. Dose, 38s of the powder—f3ij of the tincture— 
£3j to fZij of the decoction and infusion—grs, x of the — 
extract. a 
For a detailed account, see W. P. C. Barton’s Veg. Mat. 
Med. U.S. Vol. I. and Ives’ ed. Paris’s Pharm. Vol. Il. 
Se ene Jeff. Coll. No. 322—figure of the plant, 
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No. 287.—Geum. Avens. 
Cl.12. Ord. 8. Icosandria Polygynia. Nat. ord. Senticosz 
Linn. osacex, Juss. are 
Two species medicinal— ah 
1. Geum Urbanum. Common Avens, or Herb Bennet. 
Orricivat. Hadiz. The root. Dub, 
Astringent, tonic, antiseptic. Dose, of the 
j, four times a day—of the decoction, 
of the tincture, f3ss, properly diluted, 3 
Cabinet specimen, Jeff. Coll. No. 32: 
No, 325. 
2. Geum Rivale. Water Avens. Radix. Phar. U. S. : 
No. 288.—GiLLENIA > ogg Indian physic. 
— STrPuLACEA,$ Bowman’s root 
Cabinet specimens, Jeff. Coll. Nos. 326 and 327—figures of 
the plants, Nos. 328 and 329. 
Emetic. For detailed account of both, see W. P. C. Bar- 
ton’s Veg. Mat. Med. U.S, Vol.I. and Iyes’ ed. Paris's 
Pharm. 
