nervine

/nur-veen, -vahyn/US // ˈnɜr vin, -vaɪn //UK // (ˈnɜːviːn) //

神经质,神经元,神经氨酸,神经性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : of or relating to the nerves.
- : acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.

n.名词 noun

The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.
Dose: Nervine and alterative, 1/6—1/3 grn.; emetic, 2—5 grn.
Antispasmodic and nervine; in hysteria, hypochondriasis, epilepsy, and low fevers.
Caffeine and theobromine enjoy nervine properties and energetic vascular actions.
The devotion his resolute words proved was like a strong nervine to restore her self-control.