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
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 flowers, leaves, roots, and especially the fruit, are considered antispasmodic, and are administered in India in asthma and intermittent fevers.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William
The Hindoos use it for those effects and as an antispasmodic in amenorrhœa and hysteria.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
The properties of camomile are antispasmodic, carminative, and tonic—just what is wanted.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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