CATHARTIN
\kˈaθɑːtˌɪn], \kˈaθɑːtˌɪn], \k_ˈa_θ_ɑː_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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The bitter, purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid; - called also cathartic acid, and cathartina.
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The bitter, purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid; - called also cathartic acid, and cathartina.
By Noah Webster.
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See Cassia Senna, and Convolvulus jalapa.
By Robley Dunglison
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A nauseous substance obtained from senna by Lassaigne and Feneulle, supposed to be the purgative principle of senna, but now known to be a mixture without marked purgative properties.
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Of Winckler, a principle contained in the ripe fruit of Rhamnus cathartica.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].