Latin, Gentiana (Gen., Gentianae)

Eng., Gentian. The dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea. Average dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Extractum Gentianae

Eng., Extract of Gentian. Average Dose.-4 grains (0.25 Gm.).

Fluidextractum Gentianae

Eng., Fluidextract of Gentian. Average Dose.-15 minims (1 mil).

Tinctura Gentianae Composita

Eng., Compound Tincture of Gentian. Gentian, 100 Gm.; Bitter Orange Peel, 40 Gm.; Cardamom Seed, 10 Gm.; Alcohol, 500 mils; Water and Glycerin, to make 1000 mils.

Average Dose

1 fluidrachm (4 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Bitter tonic, stomachic.

Uses

Employed as a simple bitter, usually in combination with more active agents.

Administration

The use of Gentian is practically confined to the employment of the Extract in pill masses, and the Compound Tincture as a vehicle. Some combinations are as follows:

In tonic pills or capsules:

Gentiana Gentian 717

or

Strychninae Sulph...................................................

gr. ss

030

Arseni Trioxidi ..................................................

gr. j

065

Ferri Reducti......................................................

gr. xxx

2

000

Ext. Gentianae........................................................

q.s

M. ft. pil. no. xxx.

Sig

One after each meal.

Note that in using the extract as an excipient the amount is left to the discretion of the druggist.

Or:

Gentiana Gentian 718

or

Strychninae Sulph. ..................................................

gr. ss

03

Arseni Trioxidi ...................................................

gr. j

06

Ferri Reducti........................................................

gr. xxx

2

00

Ext. Gentianae.........................................................

3ij

8

00

M. ft. cap. no. xxx.

Sig

One after each meal.

As a bitter tonic:

Gentiana Gentian 719

or

Tinct. Nucis Vomicae .....................................

.... f3iv

15

Tinct. Gentianae Co........................................

q. s.Gentiana Gentian 720

120

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful in water before meals.

Gentiana Gentian 721

or

Arseni Trioxidi........................................................

gr. ij

13

Piperis Pulv................................................................

3ij

8

00

Ext. Gentianae ........................................................

3ij

8

00

M. ft. cap. no. 1x.

Sig

One after each meal.

In the treatment of tuberculosis:

Gentiana Gentian 722

or

Creosoti..............................................................

f3j

4

Tinct. Gentianae Comp..................................

Gentiana Gentian 723

30

Alcoholis.........................................................

q. s.Gentiana Gentian 724

240

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful in water or milk after meals.

1 Ohmann-Dumesnil: Diseases of the Skin.

2 Musser and Kelly; Practical Treatment.