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Gelsemium. Gelsemium sempervirens. G. Lucidum. G. Nitidum. Bignonia sempervirens. Yellow jessamine. N. O. Loganiaceae. Tincture of the bark of the root.   Clinical.-Amaurosis. Anterior crural neuralgia. Aphonia. Astigmatism. Bilious fever.

Gaultheria. Gaultheria procumbens. Wintergreen. N. O. Ericaceae. Tincture of fresh leaves. Oil obtained from leaves. An evergreen trailing vine found in cool, damp woods. The oil contains methyl salicylate, and

Gastein. The hot springs of Wildbad Gastein in Salzburg, Austria, contain Sodium Sulphate predominantly, but also Silicic Acid, Potassium Sulphate and Carbonate, Lithium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate, Ferrum Carbonate, Aluminium Phosphate,

Gambogia. Gamboge. Gummi Gutti. N. O. Guttiferae. Tincture of the resinous gum obtained from a tree (Garcinia morella) native to China.   Clinical.-Anus, affections of. Backache. Blow, effects of. Coccygodynia.

Galvanismus. Galvanism. (“Z” signifies zinc, “s” silver, and “c” the copper pole.) Attenuations are made by triturating sugar of milk which has been subjected to the influence of either pole.

Gallicum Acidum. Gallic Acid. C7 H6 O5. Trituration.   Clinical.-Asthma. Constipation. Debility. Delirium. Haemorrhages. Phthisis. Urticaria.   Characteristics.-Gallic acid is the well-known astringent, derivative of Tannic acid, obtained from galls

Galium. Galium aparine. Cleavers. Goose-grass. N. O. Galiaceae (considered by some a sub-order of Rubiaceae). Tincture and infusion of fresh plant. Extract. Poultices.   Clinical.-Bladder, irritability of. Calculus. Cancer. Gravel.