3023. Antiseptics are substances used to correct putrefaction, such as bark, camphor, &c.
3024. Antispasmodics are medicines which possess the power of overcoming spasms of the muscles, or allaying severe pain from any cause unconnected with inflammation, such as valerian, ammonia, &c.
3025. Aperients are medicines which move the bowels gently, such as dandelion root, &c.
3026. Aromatics are cordial, spicy, and agreeably-flavored medicines, such as cardamoms, cinnamon, &c.
3027. Astringents are medicines which contract the fibres of the body, diminish excessive discharges, and act indirectly as tonics, such as oak-bark, galls, &c.