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853. Alteratives Alteratives are medicines which restore health to the constitution, without producing any sensible effect, such as sarsaparilla, sulphur, &c. 854. Analeptics Analeptics are medicines that restore the strength which has been lost by sickness, such as gentian, bark, &c. 855. Anodynes Anodynes are medicines which relieve pain, and they are divided into three kinds, sedatives, hypnotics, and narcotics (see these terms); camphor is anodyne as well as narcotic. 856. Antacids Antacids are medicines which destroy acidity, such as lime, magnesia, soda, &c. [ONE WATCH SET RIGHT WILL DO TO SET MANY BY.] 857. Antalkalies Antalkalies are medicines given to neutralize alkalies in the system, such as citric, nitric, and sulphuric, acids, &c. 858. Anthelmintics Anthelmintics are medicines used to expel and destroy worms from the stomach and intestines, such as turpentine, cowhage, male fern, &c. 859. Antibilious Antibilious are medicines which are useful in bilious affections, such as calomel, &c. 860. Antirheumatics Antirheumatics are medicines used for the cure of rheumatism, such as colchicum, iodide of potash, &c. 861. Antiscorbutics Antiscorbutics are medicines against scurvy, such as citric acid, &c. 862. Antiseptics Antiseptics are substances used to correct putrefaction, such as bark, camphor, charcoal, vinegar, and creosote. 863. Antispasmodics 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, opium, and camphor. 864. Aperients Aperients are medicines which move the bowels gently, such as rhubarb, manna, and grey powder. 865. Aromatics