diaphoretic
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diaphoretic
[di″ah-fo-ret´ik]1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting sweating.
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di·a·pho·ret·ic
(dī'ă-fō-ret'ik),1. Relating to, or causing, perspiration.
2. An agent that increases perspiration.
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diaphoretic
(dī′ə-fə-rĕt′ĭk, dī-ăf′ə-)adj.
Producing or increasing perspiration.
n.
A medicine or other agent that produces perspiration.
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diaphoretic
Herbal medicinenoun A herb used to stimulate sweating (diaphoresis), which is usually administered as an infusion; diaphoretics include boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), catnip (Nepeta cataria), chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), ginger root (Zingiber officinale), peppermint (Mentha piperita), pleurisy root (Asclepias tuberosa), spearmint (Mentha viridis) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium).
Mainstream medicine
adjective Referring to that which evokes sweating.
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di·a·pho·ret·ic
(dī'ă-fŏr-et'ik)1. Relating to, or causing, perspiration.
2. An agent that increases perspiration.
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