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diaphoretic

[dahy-uh-fuh-ret-ik] / ˌdaɪ ə fəˈrɛt ɪk /


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

From Salon Dec. 26, 2012

To answer the questions — no significant necrosis, he was initially diaphoretic but not in the ED.

From New York Times Jul. 14, 2011

Uses.—The root possesses stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue properties.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas

The plant is official in the Pharmacopœia of India as an emetic and in small doses is nauseant and diaphoretic.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas

In the Philippines it is used extensively as a diaphoretic and emmenagogue and in icterus, intestinal colic and dysmenorrhœa; externally for skin diseases, contusions and atonic ulcers.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas




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