The term diaphoretic
is an alternative term meaning the same as sudorific.
In both cases, the terms diaphoretic and sudorific are
used to refer to therapeutic agents (e.g. natural substances such as
herbs
or
oils,
or
pharmaceutical
drugs) that cause sweating.
The term "sudorific" still appears in many
older texts but is gradually being replaced by the term "diaphoretic" in
modern medical textbooks.
For information about specific oils, herbs, and remedies
that may have properties including some of the actions mentioned in this
section, see other parts of this website.
For example, the pages about Aromatherapy
Essential Oils, Bach
Flower Remedies, Herbalism, Homeopathic
Remedies, Homeopathy and Massage
Carrier Oils . |
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This Section is about terms
that describe the actions (effects) of both pharmaceutical drugs
and natural remedies, e.g. astringent, decongestive, etc.. A full
list of terms defined in this section is on the left-hand-side of
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