628 ORD. XXXEX. Tricotce. -xrcrxus communis. 
of the seeds, are far more active and violent in their operations.* 
Dr. Cullen observes, that “ this oil, when the stomach can be 
* reconciled to it, is one of the most agreeable purgatives we can 
«“ employ. It has this particular advantage, that it operates sooner 
« after its' exhibition than any other purgative I know of, as it 
“« commonly operates in two or three hours. It seldom gives‘any 
© griping, and its operation is generally moderate, to one; two, 
* or three stools only. It is particularly suited to cases of costive- 
** ness, and even to cases of spasmodic cholic. In the West Indies 
it is found to be one of the most certain remedies in‘ the’ dry 
* belly ach, or colica pictonum." I have never found it heating 
“ or irritating to the rectum, and therefore have found: it sufii- 
« ciently well suited to hemorrhoidal persons, The only incon- 
““ venience attending the use of this medicine is, that assan oil it 
* is nauseous to some persons; and that, when the dose is large, 
“ it occasions sickness at the stomach for some time after it is 
- taken. To obviate these inconveniences, several means have 
© been tried; but I shall not detail these here, as I can assert, that 
*« the most effectual means is the addition of a little ardent spirit. 
“ For this in the West Indies they employ rum; but that Imight 
not withdraw any part of the purgative, I employ the tinctura 
senne composita.. This, added in the proportion of one to 
three parts of the oil, and very.intimately mixed by their being 
shaken together in a phial, both makes the oil less nauseous-to 
“ the taste, and makes il sit more easy on the stomach. The com- 
« mon dose of this oil is a table-spoonful, or ree an ounce; but 
© many persons require a double quantity.” 
* L. c. But this is better explained under note + 
* We'may add, that it has been experienced to be an useful medicine in various 
febrile complaints, and in bilious cholics, nephritic cases, worms, especially the 
tape worm. : 
* M. M. vol. 2. p. 563, Dr, Cullen remarks, “It is particularly to be observed of 
this medicine, that if it be frequently repeated, the dose of it may be gradually more 
and more diminished. And J know instances of persons who, formerly of a costive 
habit, at first required half an ounce or more for a dose; but after being frequently 
repeated, they now find that two drams are enough, at least to keep the belly regular.’ 
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