stimulant

(stim’u-lant) [L. stim’ulans]. 1. Producing stimulation. 2. An agent or remedy that produces stimulation. alcoholic s., one of which ethylic alcohol is the basis, such as wine, brandy, whisky, and malt liquors. bronchial s., a stimulating expectorant: the chief ones are ammonium carbonate, belladonna, senega, strychnin, Calabar bean, caffein, and the emetics. 8., one which increases the heart's action: such are ammonia, belladonna, digitalis, ether, strophanthus, and strychnin. cerebral s., one which exalts the functional activities of the brain: the principal are alcohol, caffein, ether, opium, strychnin, and phosphorus. cutaneous 8., a diaphoretic agent which acts by stimulating the skin: as alcohol, ammonia, cold baths, hot drinks, etc. diffusible s., one which acts promptly and strongly, but transiently: the principal are ammonia, ether, musk, and sumbul. gastric s., stomachic s., one which promotes the digestion of’ food in the stomach, like alcohol and the pungent aromatics. general 8., one which acts upon the whole body: such are the alcoholic and diffusible stimulants. genital s., an aphrodisiac: here belong cantharides, phosphorus, etc. heatic s., one which arouses the functions of the iver: the chief of these are blue ma , calomel, jalap, iris, aloes, podophyllin, colocynth, rhubarb, sodium phosphate, and leptandra. intestinal s., a cathartic agent: a large cla , including colocynth, croton oil, elaterium, scammony, etc. local s., one which affects that part only, or mainly, to which it is applied: like mustard, chloral hydrate, chloroform, oil of turpentine. nervous 8., one which acts mainly upon the nerve-centers: a cerebral or spina] stimulant. renal s., a stimulating diuretic: the principal are colchicum, cantharides, turpentine,:nd juniper oil. respiratory 8., one which increases the respiratory movements: the chief are ammonia, arsenic, belladonna, and strychnin. syjinal s., one which acts upon and through the spinal cord: strychnin and caffein are examples. topical Β. Same as local s. uterine 8., an ecbolic\or em- Menagogue: such are ergot, digitalis, rue, i tansy, apiol, etc. vascular 8., vasomo one which appeals to the vasomotor cente this cla are ammonia, ergot, strychnin, opi\um, and belladonna.