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Answer for the clue "A soothing tonic ", 7 letters:
nervine

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Word definitions for nervine in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. (context medicine English) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
nervine \nerv"ine\ (n[~e]rv"[i^]n; 277) a. [L. nervinus made of sinews: cf.F. nervin. See Nerve .] (Med.) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement. -- n. A nervine agent.

Usage examples of nervine.

Black Cohosh is an alterative stimulant, nervine, diaphoretic, tonic, and a cerebro-spinal stimulant.

This is a tonic nervine of unsurpassed efficacy, combined in such a manner, that, while it quiets nervous irritation, it strengthens the enfeebled nervous system, restoring it to healthful vigor.

One or two bottles of this nervine and tonic used previous to confinement, will, in many cases, save hours of terrible suffering, besides regulating the system, and thus insuring a speedy recovery.