, from a half to four drachms.
764. Sialogogues
These are given to increase the flow of saliva or spittle. They consist of ginger and calomel, pellitory of Spain, tobacco, the acids, and some others.
765. Ginger
Ginger ia a sialogogue, carminative, and stimulant.
It is
used internally
in flatulent colic, dyspepsia, and to prevent the griping of medicines. When chewed, it acts as a sialogogue, and is therefore useful in relaxed uvula.