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854. a.n.a.leptics
a.n.a.leptics are medicines that restore the strength which has been lost by sickness, such as gentian, bark, &c.
855. Anodynes
Anodynes are medicines which relieve pain, and they are divided into three kinds, _sedatives, hypnotics,_ and _narcotics_ (see these terms); camphor is anodyne as well as narcotic.
856. Antacids
Antacids are medicines which destroy acidity, such as lime, magnesia, soda, &c.
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857. Antalkalies
Antalkalies are medicines given to neutralize alkalies in the system, such as citric, nitric, and sulphuric, acids, &c.
858. Anthelmintics
Anthelmintics are medicines used to expel and destroy worms from the stomach and intestines, such as turpentine, cowhage, male fern, &c.
859. Antibilious
Antibilious are medicines which are useful in bilious affections, such as calomel, &c.
860. Antirheumatics
Antirheumatics are medicines used for the cure of rheumatism, such as colchic.u.m, iodide of potash, &c.
861. Antis...o...b..tics
Antis...o...b..tics are medicines against scurvy, such as citric acid, &c.
862. Antiseptics
Antiseptics are substances used to correct putrefaction, such as bark, camphor, charcoal, vinegar, and creosote.
863. Antispasmodics
Antispasmodics are medicines which possess the power of overcoming spasms of the muscles, or allaying severe pain from any cause unconnected with inflammation, such as valerian, ammonia, opium, and camphor.
864. Aperients
Aperients are medicines which move the bowels gently, such as rhubarb, manna, and grey powder.
865. Aromatics
Aromatics are cordial, spicy, and agreeably-flavoured, medicines, such as cardamoms, cinnamon, &c.
866. Astringents
Astringents are medicines which contract the fibres of the body, diminish excessive discharges, and act indirectly as tonics, such as oak bark, galls, &c.
867. Attenuants
Attenuants are medicines which are supposed to thin the blood, such as ammoniated iron, &c.
868. Balsamics
Balsamics are medicines of a soothing kind, such as tolu, Peruvian balsam, &c.
869. Carminatives
Carminatives are medicines which allay pain in the stomach and bowels, and expel flatulence, such as aniseed water, &c.
870. Cathartics
Cathartics are strong purgative medicines, such as jalap, &c.
871. Cordials
Cordials are exhilarating and warming medicines, such as aromatic confection, &c.
872. Corroborants
Corroborants are medicines and food which increase the strength, such as iron, gentian, meat, and wine.
