BILE OF THE OX
\bˈa͡ɪl ɒvðɪ ˈɒks], \bˈaɪl ɒvðɪ ˈɒks], \b_ˈaɪ_l ɒ_v_ð_ɪ_ ˈɒ_k_s]\
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Was once reputed cosmetic and detergent, anti-otalgic and emmenagogue; as well as to possess the power of facilitating labour. It has also been given as a bitter stomachic and anthelmintic; and as a tonic and laxative, in cases of deficiency of the biliary secretion.
By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.