48 ZINCUM. 



Properties (continued): 



GLANDULAR PREPARATIONS. 



ZINGIBER. 



Ginger consists of the dried rhizomes of Zin giber officinale (Fam. Zingibcracecc) , 

 an herb native to Hindustan, but cultivated in all subtropical countries. It owes its 

 activity to an aromatic volatile oil and to a pungent resin. 



Properties: 



Appearance 



Color 



Odor .... 

 Taste .. 



Ginger is used as a pleasant aromatic carminative, especially in mild cases of flat- 

 ulency. Dose, 0.5 Gm. 



Official preparations containing Zingiber are: the Extract, Fluidextract, Aro- 

 matic Fluidextract, Oleoresin, Syrup, and Tincture. It is also a constituent of Pulvis 

 Aromaticum, and Pulvis Rhei Compositus. 



GLANDULAR PREPARATIONS. 



Pancreatinum, Pepsinum, Suprarenalum Siccum, Thyroideum Siccum. 

 Pancreatinum is an extract of the fresh pancreas of hog or of ox, and consists 

 principally of the enzymes, amylopsin, trypsin and steapsin, with some inert material. 



