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whole system, and is discoverable in the various excretions.’ This 
volatile matter is, in part at least, an essential oil, which may be 
obtained in distillation in the ordinary manner, and like the oils 
of many of the siliquose plants, sinks in water. Applied to the 
skin, Garlick produces inflammation, and frequently vesicates the 
part. ‘ On drying, this root loses almost nine parts in fifteen, 
without suffering any considerable loss of its taste or smell; hence 
six grains dried are supposed to be equivalent to fifteen grains of 
the fresh root. 
Garlick is generically allied to the onion, from which it seems 
only to differ in being more powerful in its effects, and-in its 
active matter, being in a more fixed state; by stimulating the 
stomach they both favour digestion, and as the stimulus is readily 
diffused over the system, they may therefore be considered as 
useful condiments with the food of phlegmatic people, or those 
whose circulation is languid, and secretions interrupted; but with 
those subject to inflammatory complaints, or where great irri- 
tability prevails, these roots, in their acrid state, may prove very 
hurtful. 
~ The medicinal uses of Garlick are various: it has been long i in 
estimation as an expectorant in pituitous asthmas, and other pul- 
monary affections, unattended with inflammation. Its utility asa 
diuretic in dropsies, is also attested by unquestionable authorities ;¢ 
33¢ 
> Asin the urine, perspiration, milk; and according to Bennet, the discharge of. 
ulcers becomes imbued with this odour very soon after the Garlick has been taken 
Vide Tabtdorum theat. exerc. 29. p. 81. On being applied 
into the stomach, 
Vide Hall, 
to the feet, the alliaceous taste has been produced in the mouth. 
opusc. bot. p. 332. 
© Lewis, M. M. p. 33. 
4 Pjoscorides mentions its use in inveterate coughs. DM. M. 1. 2. c. 182. Celsus 
employed it mixed with honey in these complaints. Lib. 4. ¢. 4. p. 199. ed Kraus. 
Vide Mead. Monit. et prec. p. 56. Rosenstein Hus-och Rese-apot, p. 71 & 87. 
He recommends the Garlick to be boiled in milk, a pint of which is to be taken 
night and morning. 
© See the cases related by Forestus, (ds. 25. 9. obs. 27.) Bartholinus, ( Hist. 
Anat, Cent, 2. hyst. 74, Sydenham, (Oper. p. 500. 
