antispasmodic
Britishadjective
noun
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In addition to morphine, these include thebaine, a precursor to the pain relievers oxycodone and hydrocondone, as well as commonly used antispasmodic compounds, antibiotics, and anticancer agents.
From Science Magazine • May 18, 2015
This plant is used as an antispasmodic in asthma and chronic cough.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Vomiting should be immediately excited, and then the vegetable acids should be given; either vinegar, lemon-juice, or that of apples; after which, give ether and antispasmodic remedies, to stop the excessive bilious vomiting.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
It is sometimes used as an antispasmodic in hysteria, epilepsy and chorea.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
This is a valuable nervine and antispasmodic, and has been used with great success, in my practice, for allaying nervous irritability.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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