diaphoretic

Example Sentences

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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

In India they give a decoction of the leaves for chronic rheumatism, the action probably being diaphoretic.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

It has both a diaphoretic and diuretic action, while it stimulates both the salivary and mucous secretions.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

It is official in the Pharmacopœia of India, the dry powdered leaf being the part employed, and its emetic, diaphoretic and expectorant properties are well known in that country.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers