Latin, Galla

Eng., Nutgall. An excrescence on Quercus infec-toria and other allied species of Quercus, caused by the punctures and deposited ova of Cynips tinctoria.

Principal Constituents. Tannic Acid, Gallic Acid, etc.

Official Preparation.

Unguentum Gallae

Eng., Nutgall Ointment. Contains 20 per cent. of the drug.

Therapeutic Action

Astringent, styptic.

Uses

Almost unused as such. See Tannic and Gallic Acids.