carminative
/kɑrˈmɪnətɪv/
noun
- A substance or medicine that helps relieve gas and bloating in the digestive system.
- The herbalist recommended a carminative to ease the baby's stomach discomfort.
- After dinner, she drank a cup of peppermint tea, which is a natural carminative.
- Some spices like ginger and fennel are known as effective carminatives.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or having the effect of relieving gas and bloating.
- Many traditional remedies use carminative herbs like dill and anise.
- He took a carminative tablet to reduce the bloating after the heavy meal.
- The carminative properties of chamomile make it a popular after-meal tea.