aperient

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A sirup made from this plant is a valuable aperient in cattle practice.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

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

Used as an aperient for sheep, in constipation.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

Given in doses of half an ounce of the powdered bark, it acts as an aperient, and is good wherever an aperient is indicated.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

Suppose the bowels to be constipated, at the same time the animal is hide-bound, in poor condition, &c.; the aperient must then be combined with tonics, as follows:— Extract of butternut, half an ounce.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George