After the operation of the purgative it is generally necessary to give some tonic and antacid preparation to promote digestion, which is imperfectly performed in such cases.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
These properties are readily understood when we consider that the lime is antacid, the bonga astringent and tonic and the betel aromatic and stimulant.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Being an antacid, it is very usefully employed when cattle are hoven or blown.
"The American Reformed Cattle Doctor"
George Dadd