312 ZEDOARY. 



in asthmatic complaints it is generally combined with 

 Grindelia. An aromatic syrup of Yerba Santa is used 

 to mask the taste of quinine. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, -1 drachm. 



Distinctive character Leaves elliptic-lanceolate, 

 about 2-4 inches long and f inch broad, irregularly 

 dentate at the margins. The upper surface is green 

 and more or less varnished with resin, the lower surface 

 reticulated and white with hairs. Taste, balsamic. 

 Odour, aromatic and agreeable. 



ZEDOARY. Curcuma Zedoaria, Roscoe. 



N.O. Zingibevacea. 

 Part used Root. 



Action Aromatic, stimulant. It is chiefly employed 

 as a carminative and stomachic, and acts in a manner 

 very similar to ginger, only milder. The infusion of 

 \ ounce to a pint of boiling water is given in table- 

 spoonful doses as required. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



Distinctive character The rhizome is usually sold 

 in transverse slices about f-ij inch broad and \ inch 

 thick. The outer surface is greyish, with a few circular 

 striae and small spiny points of root bases. The trans- 

 verse section is greyish white, hard, and horny. Taste, 

 bitterish and camphoraceous. Odour, recalling carda- 

 moms and ginger. 



