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739. Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a purgative, astringent and stomachic. It is _used externally_ in the form of powder to ulcers, to promote a healthy action. It is given _internally_ in diarrhoea, dyspepsia, and a debilitated state of the bowels. Combined with a mild preparation of calomel, it forms an excellent purgative for children. _Dose,_ of the _infusion,_ from one to two ounces; of the _powder,_ from one scruple to half a drachm as a purgative, and from six to ten grains as a stomachic; of the _tincture_ and _compound tincture,_ from one to four drachms; of the _compound pill,_ from ten to twenty grains.