732. Cathartics
Cathartics are divided into laxatives and purgatives. Manna, tamarinds, castor oil, sulphur, and magnesia are
laxatives
; senna, rhubarb, jalap, colocynth, buckthorn, aloes, cream of tartar, scammony, calomel, Epsom salts, Glauber's salts, sulphate of potash, and Venice turpentine are
purgatives
.
733. Manna
Manna is a very gentle laxative, and therefore used for children and delicate persons.
Dose for children