Seidlitz powder
Seidlitz powders
/ (ˈsɛdlɪts) /
a laxative consisting of two powders, tartaric acid and a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate): Also called: Rochelle powder
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How to use Seidlitz powder in a sentence
An occasional Seidlitz powder may also be of service, or a simple injection.
A Seidlitz powder, or tablespoonful of Epsom salts in a glassful of water, is advisable at the onset of an attack.
Therein was a small packet which resembled the familiar wrapper of a Seidlitz powder.
The Green Rust | Edgar WallaceThe bowels should be kept open by Rochelle or Epsom salts, or Seidlitz powder.
The Ladies Book of Useful Information | AnonymousSeidlitz-powder functions they were called, but the recipients of both blue and white went for all the disturbing elements.
The Awful Australian | Valerie Desmond
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