aperient
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Senna A safe and efficient aperient for cattle may be made by infusing an ounce of senna in a quart of boiling water.
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
No time should be lost: the aperient must be given immediately; warm injections must be thrown into the rectum, and the teats must be industriously drawn, to solicit the secretion of milk.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
The old Lady Webster dinner pill is an excellent tonic aperient.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
By the aid of one or more of the following drinks, the aperient will generally operate:— Give a bountiful supply of hyssop tea, sweetened with honey.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
