aperient

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Used as an aperient for sheep, in constipation.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

Bleed freely; diminish the quantity of food; and give an active aperient every second day.

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

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

Light food and change of air; and, if necessary, aperient medicine, such as castor oil, with a little burned butter.

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

An infusion of this herb acts as an aperient, and promotes the secretions.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George