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

I, myself, have found great benefit by it; and if it be good in its kind, it is the finest jalap upon earth.

From Augusta Triumphans Or, the Way to Make London the Most Flourishing City in the Universe by Defoe, Daniel

"It is quite impossible," continued Pybus, "that the sensations which I am now experiencing are the ordinary and natural outcome of a dose of jalap."

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

Robert entered a room smelling of rhubarb, jalap, ipecac, and other medicines in bottles and packages on the shelves.

From Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance by Coffin, Charles Carleton