An agent or drug that eases nervousness or tension.

Any substance that promotes calm, relaxation and/or sleep.

A medicine that makes a person sleepy

(SED-uh-tiv) An anxiety or tension reducing drug that is sometimes used to lessen pain and relax patients.

Substance that exerts a soothing or tranquillising effect. RT anaesthetic, narcotic.

a class of medications similar to anesthetics, used to produce a tranquilized or soothing effect.

A drug that calms a patient down, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Often used prior to procedures such as a MRI or CT scan.

a drug that calms and may induce sleep

A drug that slows bodily activities, especially those of the central nervous system; it is used to reduce pain and tension and to induce relaxation and sleep.

Drug given to relax you. Will often make you drowsy. Used before some medical procedures that are not usually done under general anaesthetic, for example bronchoscopy.

Herbs that quiet the nervous system: valerian, scullcap, passion flower, wood betony, chamomile, catnip.

a drug that calms a person and allows her or him to sleep.

a drug which helps a person to relax and may make them feel sleepy.

Sleep inducing.

Substance with soothing properties.

calming, allaying excitement or pain

Medication that clams activity, nervousness, irritability, fears.

slows down functional activity, calming

A calming herb (e.g., valerian, passionflower, chamomile).

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"

a drug that depresses the central nervous system sleeping plls (CNS), which causes calmness, Several new sleeping plls are on the horizon giving hope that many people will soon be able to rest easier

a drug that produces a smoothing or calming effect

a medication that commonly induces the nervous system to calm

a type of medication, which causes you to be drowsy

Ingredient that reduces functional activity or calms.

also called a sleeping pill or hypnotic; a medication that causes drowsiness, induces sleep onset, and/or maintains sleep.

Lessens higher brain functions but initially excites

herbs that strongly quiet the nervous.

An agent that reduces functional activity; calming

calms by lowering the activity of an organ or body part

Calms anxiety and promotes drowsiness.

These herbs are sleep promoting; they also allay excitement and produce relaxation.

Causes central nervous system to decrease the responses of nerve stimuli for relaxation

a drug that is given to calm the nerves and decrease a state of excitement.

Exerts a soothing or tranquilizing effect; relieves irritability; reduces stress & tension Hops, Kava Kava

This is a substance that has a calming, quieting effect, and quiets nervous excitement.

a drug induces relaxation or sleepiness.

These herbs calm the nervous system by lowering the functional activity of an organ, or by reducing stress and nervous irritation throughout the body.

an agent that calms and reduces excitability.

An agent which is calming to all systems and will induce sleep

Exerts a calming effect and slows down physical, emotional and mental processes.

reduces nervous excitement

a substance which produces a calming effect.

A drug given to make you drowsy or sleepy.

A drug having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.

an agent that quiets nervous excitement; used to treat agitation

a drug that reduces mental activity and excitement.

a type of medication used to reduce pain and anxiety, and create a state of relaxation.

a medication such as Valium or Halcion commonly given orally prior to liposuction.

Relaxing, calming, soothing effects.

(SEH-duh-tiv) A drug used to calm a person down, relieve anxiety, or help a person sleep.

a calming agent

An agent that calms nervousness, irritability, and excitement. In general, sedatives depress the central nervous system and tend to cause sluggishness and reduced mental activity.

Medicine that calms.

Reduces excitement and nervous reactions.

Producing calm or inducing sleep

sed'ah-tiv]- A medication used to cause a patient to feel relaxed and calm.

has a soothing, calming effect

A drug used to allay irritability and excitement.

a substance that reduces nervous tension; usually stronger than a calmative.

A drug that calms a patient down, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives generally work by modulating signals within the central nervous system. These sedatives can dangerously depress important signals needed to maintain heart and lung function if they are misused or accidentally combined, as in the case of combining prescription sedatives with alcohol. Most sedatives also have addictive potential. For these reasons, sedatives should be used under supervision, and only as needed.

a nerve tonic that encourages sleep.

Reduces nervousness and stress.

Reduces excitement or anxiety.

A substance that makes you drowsy.

A drug that produces a state of rest or sleep.

(Mild): A sedative that relieves anxiety. Most sedatives act as mild depressants of the nervous system, lessening general nervous activity or reducing the irritability or activity of a specific organ. Sedatives taken in small quantities are useful in relieving coughing, nausea, or convulsions and in lessening anxiety.

Reducing nervous excitement and activity of the nervous system

exerts a soothing, tranquilizing effect on the body

Affects nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to exert a soothing or tranquilizing effect and reduce anxiety, stress, irritability and excitement. to top of page

An action that calms the nerves to help a person relax.

Sedatives relax, soothe and tranquilize to relieve anxiety, stress, irritability and are effective as sleep aids.

has a calming effect on mind and body Hops, Kava Kava

Calms the nerves, allays excitement, induces relaxation, and is conducive to sleep.

quieting, soothing or possessing a tranquilizing effect

Calming, quieting; drug that quiets nervous excitement.

A sedative is a substance that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness, slowed breathing, slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. Sedatives may be referred to as tranquilizers, depressants, anxiolytics, soporifics, sleeping pills, downers, or sedative-hypnotics. Sedatives can be abused to produce an overly-calming effect (alcohol being the classic and most common sedating drug).