AGGLUTINANTS
AGGLUTINANTS, Agglutinanta, in Medicine, are a kind of strengthening remedy that adheres to the solid parts of the body, replenishing what is worn off and wasted in the body's actions. See MEDICINES, NUTRITION, etc. Most of these are glutinous in nature or easily form into gels and gummy consistencies. The term is derived from the Latin "ad" meaning "to" and "gluten" meaning "glue." See GLUE and AGGLUTINATION.The Operation and Use of Agglutinants, see under STRENGTHENERS. The principal Simples which come under this Class, are Ising-glass, Olibanum, Gum Arabic, Dragon's Blood, Cassia, Sago, Vermicelli, Pulse, Comfrey, Plantain, &c. See ISING-GLASS, GUM, OLIBANUM, DRAGON'S BLOOD, CASSIA, PULSE, &c.