aperient
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It is much safer than any known cathartic, and, given in doses of two drachms, in hot water, combined with a small quantity of ginger, it forms a useful aperient and alterative.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Saline, sā′līn, or sā-līn′, adj. consisting of, or containing, salt: partaking of the qualities of salt.—n. an effervescent powder used as a gentle aperient: a salt-spring.—ns.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
I have generally given it in lemonade in such amounts as to secure a gentle aperient and diuretic effect.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The old Lady Webster dinner pill is an excellent tonic aperient.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
Senna A safe and efficient aperient for cattle may be made by infusing an ounce of senna in a quart of boiling water.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
