aperient
Example Sentences
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A simple aperient of linseed oil may be given in cases of stricture or intussusception of the bowels.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
The old Lady Webster dinner pill is an excellent tonic aperient.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
A sirup made from this plant is a valuable aperient in cattle practice.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
An infusion of this herb acts as an aperient, and promotes the secretions.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
A mild tonic, as well as an aperient, is plainly indicated soon after the commencement of rot.
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 Robert Jennings
