jalap
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Dr. Adam Kuhn called the mercury and jalap drink “a murderous dose” and said so in the newspapers.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
At Barrett’s apothecary, Eliza purchased jalap and Bohea tea.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Where, however, it is inconvenient to gratify the desire, one or two doses of jalap will often entirely remove it; and fowls often lay in three weeks afterward.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert
Though, judging from the taste of your jalap, I can't see how that could be.
From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard
Thus, we will say, for example, 1 was jalap; 2, calomel; 3, croton oil; and 4, quinine.
From West African studies by Kingsley, Mary Henrietta
