stomachic
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The fruit of the quince is astringent and stomachic; and its expressed juice, in small quantities, as a spoonful or two, is of considerable service in nausea, vomitings, eructations, &c.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton
Here I first saw the tree, or rather shrub, which bears the balm of Gilead, erst so celebrated for its tonic and stomachic properties.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 by Charles Dudley Warner
The heart, however, appeared to be pushed up somewhat, and it was thought that this might be partly due to stomachic distention, but a mustard emetic produced little effect.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Francis E. Anstie
Its chief use is as a condiment or spice, but as an aromatic and stomachic medicine it is also used internally.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
Apparently this was very distressful to the defendant, for he was instantly seized with violent stomachic pains.
From Cupid in Africa by P. C. Wren
