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GINGER, AFRICAN, [Amomum zingiber.| 
GINGER, JAMAICA, |[Amomum zingiber.] 
GINGER, RACE, [Amomum zingiber,|—Given in Dyspep- 
sia, Flatulent diseases, Tonic compounds, &e. . 
GINGER, WILD, [Asarum canadense,]—Used with suegess, 
in Intermittent Fevers, and for Cephalic Snuffs, 
GARLICKS, [Allium sativum,]—Beneficial in Feeble Di- 
gestion, Chronic Catarrh, Asthma, Coughs, &c. 
GUAICUM CHIPS, [Guaicum officinale,]—Strengthens the 
Stomach, and purges an impure state of the blood. 
GENTIAN, [Gentiana lutea, ]—Dyspepsia, Gout, Hysteries 
and Diarrhoea are benefitted by its use. i 
GIPSY-WEED, [Lycopus virginicus, }—In. more sneral use 
. than Blue Ginseng ; properties equivalent, _ ° 
GROUND HOLLY, [Chimaphilla umbellata,]—A tea is 
used to Purify the Blood. 
_ GILL-GO-OVER-THE-GROUND, [Glechoma hederacea,J— 
The infusion is useful in Coughs and for Internal Ulcers. 
GOOSE GRASS, [Galium aparine, |—Good i in Geese Pewee: 
= Sy Fevers, Obstructions, and Eruptive complaints. 
GARGET, [Plytolacea decandria,]—Good in Rheumatism, 
for Cleansing the Blood, and Discussing Tumors. : 
GREAT MULLEIN, [Verbas cumthapsus, |—Recommended 
for Children’s Fits, Croup, and Asthma. 
GENTIAN, BLUE, [Gentian catesbei,]—The’ intone is 
_ used for Coughs, and for Internal Ulcers. 
GOLD-THREAD, [Coptis trifolia,]}—The powder or ti tincture 
restores the appetite and strength after Fevers. 
GRAVEL ROOT, {Eupatorium purpureum,}—Excellent in 
Strangury, and all Dropsical affections. 
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