Johnson, J: Medico-Chirurgical Review, 1827, Vol. 6 (Classic

Excerpt from The Medico-Chirurgical Review, 1827, Vol. 6

Of Condiments. These are substances which, in themselves, are incapable of nourishing, but which, in concert with fciod, promote its digestion, or correct some of its deleterious quali ties. The existence and necessity of such agents are far more universal and important than has been generally supposed. The bitter principle which exists in grasses and other plants appears to be equally essential to the digestion of herbivorous animals. It acts as a natural stimulant; for a variety of ex periments has shown that it passes through the body without suffering either diminution, or mutation. N o cattle will thrive upon grasses which are destitute of a portion of this vegetable principle; this fact has been most satisfactorily proved by Mr. Sinclair, in that magnificent work, the Hortus Grami mus Woburnensis. The value of slight bitters, and of con diments has been felt and acknowledged in all ages. From the different nature of condiment, it has been usually divided into three classes; viz. The saline, the spicy or aromatic, and the oily.

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