Part used.—Root.
Flowers (when).—In May.
Grows (where).—In United States, in rich soil and in shady places.
Prepared (how).—Powder. Infusion is made by adding one ounce to a pint of boiling water.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—It should be taken three or four times a day for gravel or general weakness. As an appetizer it should be taken before meals. Dose of powder, ten to sixty grains. Dose of infusion, one to three ounces.
GINGER. Zingiber Officinale.
Internally, used for.—To increase gastric juice secretions, stimulating tonic, diarrhea, dysentery, flatulency, cramps and nausea.
Externally, used for.—Ulcers.
Grows (where).—Native of Asia.
Prepared (how).—Powder. Infusion made by adding half ounce of the powdered or bruised root to a pint of boiling water.