aperient
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Used as an aperient for sheep, in constipation.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
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
An infusion of this herb acts as an aperient, and promotes the secretions.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
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
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 George Dadd
