purgative in the PONS Dictionary

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Suggested treatments including bleeding, the use of clysters, purgatives and fumigation.
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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.
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She believed that punishment after death was purgative, not punitive.
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It is employed as a purgative, for gastrointestinal and liver conditions, for hernias and urethral discharge or for sores and wounds.
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On this research, a second well was dug, the water from which was found to be a good purgative.
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The substance they contain (podophyllotoxin or podophyllin) is used as a purgative and as a cytostatic.
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In the purgative way, when the appetites and inordinate passions still possess considerable strength, mortification and self-denial are to be practised more extensively.
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When strife and fear predominate, the soul is said to be still in the purgative way.
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Other purgative or bitter herbs such as orange peel or senna might also be used.
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It is slightly poisonous and is purgative and rubefacient when used fresh.
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