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Use profile · Digestive & gastrointestinal

Laxative

Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

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What the index means by Laxative.

This is an intended-action label from traditional literature, not a measured pharmacological result.

Use this page as a research index. Persistent, severe, unexplained or worsening symptoms need appropriate clinical assessment.

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Method · Traditional useInfusion of Antacid and laxative

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Method · Traditional useFor thispurpofe, the belly mufl be kept open with the laxative mercurial pills

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Method · Traditional useSyrup for Flavoring

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Method · Traditional useDecoction of Physician

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Method · Traditional useDecoction of Soap

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Method · Traditional useDiuretic Mixture —Take of mint-water, five ounces ; vinegar of squills, six drachms ; sweet

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Method · Traditional useCordial of We shall now give some receipts

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Method · Traditional useCordial of PHARMACOPOEIA

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Method · Traditional usePowder of Llectuary

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Method · Traditional useTincture of Senna

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Method · Traditional useTincture of Senna

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Method · Traditional useTincture of Dissolve the opium

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