Galbanum. This gum is used for similar purposes as gum ammoniac and assafœtida.
Galls. They contain a large amount of tannin, and are powerfully astringent. A strong decoction is useful to arrest hemorrhage.
Garlic. See Allium.
Gentian. This is a good tonic, and is often employed to remove weakness of the stomach and indigestion.
Ginger. A pure stimulant. Ginger tea is a useful remedy for removing colic and flatulency, and is safer and better adapted to the animal economy, where stimulants are indicated, than alcoholic preparations.
Ginseng, (panax quinquefolium.) It possesses tonic and stimulant properties.
Golden Seal, (hydrastis canadensis.) A good tonic, laxative, and alterative.
Goldthread, (coptis trifolia.) A strong infusion of this herb makes a valuable application for eruptions and ulcerations of the mouth. We use it in the following form:—
| Goldthread, | 1 ounce. |
| Boiling water, | 1 pint. |