Gargle, Stim′ulant. Syn. Gargarisma stimulans, L. Prep. (Dr Copland.) Infusion of roses, 61⁄2 fl. oz.; dilute hydrochloric acid, 40 drops; tincture of capsicum, 11⁄2 fl. dr.; honey, 3 dr. See Gargle of Capsicum.
Gargle of Tan′nin. Syn. Gargarisma acidi tannici, L. Prep. 1. (Beral.) Tannin, 1 dr.; honey of roses, 2 oz.; rose water, 2 fl. oz.; distilled water, 8 fl. oz.
2. (Jannart.) As the last, but using only half the quantity of tannin. In salivation and aphthous ulcerations.
Gargle of Verd′igris. Syn. Gargarisma æruginus, G. cupri acetatis, L. Prep. (Guy’s Hosp.) Oxymel of verdigris, 4 dr.; honey of roses, 2 oz.; barley water, 31⁄2 fl. oz. Used as a detergent for ulcers in the throat. If swallowed it produces violent vomiting. The addition of 21⁄2 oz. of water to the above produces a gargle sufficiently strong for most cases.
Gargle of Vin′egar. See Gargle of Acetic Acid.
Gargle of Zinc. Syn. Gargarisma zinci, G. z. sulphatis, L. Prep. (Dr Copland.) Sulphate of zinc, 20 gr.; oxymel, 1 fl. oz.; rose water, 7 fl. oz. In aphthous sores, relaxations, ulceration of the tonsils, &c.
GAR′LIC. Syn. Allium, L. The Allium sativum of botanists. It is diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, and tonic; and externally, irritant, rubefacient, and even vesicant.—Dose, 1⁄2 dr. to 11⁄2 dr.; in enfeebled digestion, chronic diarrhœa, old chronic coughs, atonic dropsies, and worms. An antispasmodic and counter-irritant liniment is made of the juice, which was formerly esteemed in chest diseases and infantile convulsions. A small clove of garlic, or a few drops of the juice, was formerly introduced into the ear in certain forms of deafness. As a condiment its properties resemble those of the onion, than which it is much more powerful.
GAR′NET. In mineralogy, one of the precious stones or gems. The finest specimens of noble garnet (Syrian or Oriental garnet) are brought from Pegu. According to chemical analysis, the garnet is a double silicate of alumina and lime, coloured with iron and manganese.
Garnet, Facti′′tious. See Pastes.
GA′RUM. [L.] A species of pickle or sauce prepared of fish, in a state of incipient putrefaction, strongly salted and seasoned with aromatics. According to Pliny, the Romans used a species of lobster for this purpose.