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
Used to dilate the pupils of the eyes and as an antispasmodic.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
The seeds of this plant, when bruised and given it any bland fluid, act as a diuretic and antispasmodic.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
The infusion, given internally, causes sweating, excites the circulation, is diuretic, tonic, stomachic, and useful as well as an antispasmodic in nervous troubles.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
They possess antispasmodic and stimulant properties, and the infusion is diuretic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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