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Calmatives
a group of drugs with various chemical compositions that exert a calming effect on the central nervous system. Calmatives include sedatives proper, which consist mostly of bromine preparations (sodium or potassium bromide) and preparations of plant origin, for example, tinctures and extracts of heliotrope, motherwort, and passionflower. Synthetic and natural calmatives are often combined, for example, in Bekhterev’s mixture. Calmatives intensify inhibition and reduce excitability. They are used to treat irritability, insomnia, neuroses, hypertension, and other conditions. Some of the psychotropic agents introduced in the second half of the 20th century were found to have a calmative effect as well (seeTRANQUILIZERS and NEUROLEPTICS). Soporifics taken in small doses and some cardiac agents, for example, Adonis preparations, also have a calmative effect. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The drugs often do not directly medicate the problem but act as a calmative. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alongside common cooking herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage and mint are the lesser-known borage, wormwood (from which absinthe is made), rue (an antispasmodic and calmative that can also induce abortions, according to Messerli) and St. The doctor might simply give a calmative for preventing panic attacks which would probably result in the patient feeling better after a little time, and walking back home. |
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