CARAWAY CARDAMOMS. 55 



ally given in combination with other stomachics. Dose, 

 10-40 grains. 



Preparation Pulv. Aloes cum Canella (Hiera Picra): 

 Dose, J-i drachm. 



Distinctive character Bark fawn coloured exter- 

 nally, chalky white on inner surface, in quilled pieces 

 to i^ inches in diameter. Transverse fracture short, 

 whitish with numerous bright orange-yellow dots 

 composed of resin cells. Taste, biting, aromatic, slightly 

 recalling that of cinnamon. Odour, aromatic. 



CARAWAY. Carum Carvl, Linn. 



N.O. Umbelliferte. 

 Syn. Caraway "Seed," Caraway Fruit. 



Part used Fruit. 



Action Carminative, stimulant. Used in children's 

 ailments, flatulence and stomachic derangements, also 

 for flavouring in medicine and as a culinary. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Oil B.P. : Dose -3 drops. Water B. P. : Dose 1-2 

 ounces. Confection of Pepper B.P. 



Distinctive character The fruit, wrongly called 

 seed, is too well known in Abernethy biscuits to need 

 description. The quality varies, English caraways are 

 brighter brown and cleaner, and are the best. Dutch 

 are darker coloured, Mogador are light brown, but 

 longer. The fruit should be free from stalks and dirt. 



CARDAMOMS. Elettaria Cardamomum, Maton. 



N.O. Zingiberaceo 1 . 



Syn. Cardamom Seeds, Malabar Cardamoms. 

 Part used Seeds. 



Action Carminative, stomachic. A warm, grateful 

 aromatic, chiefly employed in flatulence or as a flavour. 



