hydragogue
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hydragogue
1630–40; < Latin hydragōgus < Greek hydragōgós water-conveying, equivalent to hydr- hydr- 1 + agōgós leading, guiding ( see -agogue)
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It is characteristic of this purgative that it is a hydragogue even in minimal dose, the fluid secretions of the bowel being most markedly increased.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
In medicine it is frequently employed as a hydragogue purgative, specially valuable in febrile diseases, in congestion of the portal system, and in the obstinate constipation of painters’ colic.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
Scammony, Aloes, and the other strong resinous and hydragogue Purges, are hurtful, and occasion Pain.
From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Donald Monro
Uses.—The part employed is the fruit pulp, official in all the pharmacopœias as a very energetic hydragogue cathartic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
The seeds contain an oil that is official in all Pharmacopœias as one of the most powerful hydragogue cathartics.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
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