28 FERRUM. 



Properties (continued): 



GLYCERINUM. 



Iron is used principally in those cases of anaemia and chlorosis in which a defici- 

 ency of hsemic iron exists. 



GENTIANA. 



Gentian consists of the dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea, (Fam. Genti- 

 anacece), a perennial herb of Central Europe. 



Properties of powdered Gentian: 

 Appearance 



Color .. 



Odor 



Taste 



Incompatibilities: To Fluidextractum Gentianae add 



Sol. Sb. et K. Tartras Plumbi Subacetas Ferri Chloridum 



Gentian is used as a bitters for promoting appetite and hunger. 



The official preparations are: the Extract, the Fluidextract and the Compound 

 Tincture. 



GLYCERINUM. 



Glycerin, or Glycerol, is a trihydric alcohol obtained by hydrolysis of vegetable or 

 animal fats, or fixed oils, and purified by distillation. 



Properties: 



Appearance 



Color 



Odor 



Taste .. 



Effect of exposure to air 

 Miscibility and reaction: 



H,O 



C,H 5 OH ... 



