diaphoretic

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His skin is noticeably flushed and diaphoretic, and he appears extremely tense.

From Salon

It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic.

From Project Gutenberg

He mentioned many diaphoretic medicines in case the first failed, but the unmerciful questioner thus continued, "Pray, sir, suppose none of those succeeded, what step would you take next?"

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Dover's powder, solution of the acetate of ammonia, and other mild diaphoretics are to be selected.

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Take of fresh Sassafras Bark, of Virginia Snake-root, of Roch-Allom, of Nutmeg, of diaphoretic Antimony, and of Salt of Wormwood of each one Drachm.

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