expectorative

expectorative

(ɪkˈspɛktəˌreɪtɪv) med
n
(Pharmacology) an expectorant medicine
adj
(Medicine) of or relating to expectoration
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Paeonia lactiflora is used in treatment of gynaecological diseases and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; it is known for its sedative, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory and expectorative action.
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