Emetic

An emetic is something that includes vomiting.

One common emetic indigestible food had been eaten consisted of a teaspoonful of English mustard in a glass of warm water. Salt and water was also used. An older emetic was a mixture of salt and vinegar.

Some herbs and plants are natural emetics. These include adder’s tongue, elder black mustard, thistle and vervain.

Ipecacuanha wine was administered as an emetic also, especially to children.

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