This section is from the book "Text-Book Of Materia Medica For Nurses", by Lavinia L. Dock. Also available from Amazon: Text-book of materia medica for nurses.
The dried root-stock of Zingiber officinale of the East and West Indies. The active principles are an aromatic resin and a volatile oil. Ginger is a stimulant and carminative, and is given for colic or cramp. The tincture is used in doses of from ʒ ss.-i.-2-4 Gm., in hot water; the fluid extract, v.-x.-0.3-0.65 mil.
 
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