GINSENG GLADWIN — GLEDITSCHIA. 67 



GINSENG. Aralia qttlnquefolla. 



Synonym — Panax, Ginsen. 



Part used — Root. 



Action— Tonic, stimulant. Useful in loss of appetite, 

 stomach and digestive affections, arising from mental 

 and nervous exhaustion. The Chinese ascribe wonderful 

 medicinal virtues to it. 



G L A DW I N . Iris fcetidissima. 



Synonym — Stinking Gladwin, Gladwine. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Antispasmodic, carthartic, anodyne. Occa- 

 sionally used as a purgative ; said to relieve cramps, 

 convulsions and pains, stomachic and rheumatic. 



G LEDITSCHI A. Qleditschia trlacanthos and ferox. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Narcotic, anodyne, mydriatic. An alkaloid 

 " gleditschine," also named " stenocarpine," was intro- 

 duced in the end of the '70's as a local anaesthetic and 

 mydriatic. Since then very little has transpired about 

 its properties and uses. 



GOA POWDER. Andira Araroba. 



Synonym — Araroba, Bahia Powder, Brazil Powder, 

 Ringworm Powder, Chrysarobine. 



Action — Taenifuge, alterative, detergent. It is used 

 occasionally in the Indies for tapeworm. European 

 medical men use it because of its chrysophanic acid, in 

 skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, &c. The 

 powder is mixed with vinegar, lemon juice, or glycerine 

 to form a paste and applied to the skin. It is also used 

 in form of a paint or ointment. 



