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I . purgative [ˈpɜ:gətɪv, Am ˈpɜ:rgət̬-] N

purgative

środek m przeczyszczający

II . purgative [ˈpɜ:gətɪv, Am ˈpɜ:rgət̬-] ADJ

purgative

przeczyszczający

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English

These are possibly connected with the sweating of fevers, which was considered a purgative, washing, and purificational process. en.wikipedia.org

In its treatment he recommends depletion, with the employment of seawater as a purgative, and drinks acidulated with muriatic acid. en.wikipedia.org

This is the characteristic work of the purgative way. en.wikipedia.org

Some tribes practice ritual vomiting after its consumption, possibly to heighten its purgative and purifying powers, by expelling contamination from the body. en.wikipedia.org

In the purgative way, when the appetites and inordinate passions still possess considerable strength, mortification and self-denial are to be practised more extensively. en.wikipedia.org

Suggested treatments including bleeding, the use of clysters, purgatives and fumigation. en.wikipedia.org

It is slightly poisonous and is purgative and rubefacient when used fresh. en.wikipedia.org

The end of the treatment was marked by the abundance of stools and then castor oil was given to the patient as a further purgative. en.wikipedia.org

When strife and fear predominate, the soul is said to be still in the purgative way. en.wikipedia.org

Rhubarb was used medicinally as a purgative and this caused it to have unpleasant associations. en.wikipedia.org

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