#sedative
- Abies concolor / White fir — A species of fir native to the mountains of Western North America, commonly known as the white fir or concolor fir. In Native American medicine and modern aromatherapy guides, distilled extracts from Abies concolor are recognized for their potent sedative effects on the nervous system, as well as spasmolytic and analgesic properties, used to alleviate high anxiety states and chronic muscle pain.
- Anesthetic — Inducing temporary insensitivity of the body or an anatomical zone; a chemical substance, medicinal compound, or therapeutic agent used to block nerve impulse transmission and cancel pain perception. Figuratively, it refers to an external factor, a state of mind, or a discourse that numbs the responsiveness, alertness, or moral conscience of a person.
- Anxiolytic — Diminishing, calming, or suppressing a state of anxiety and mental tension; (noun) a medicinal substance or pharmaceutical preparation used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, acting on the central nervous system to restore emotional balance.
- Ataraxic — Relating to ataraxia, inducing or producing a state of perfect serenity, absolute calm, and peace of mind. In ancient philosophy (Stoicism, Epicureanism), it describes the attitude of the wise person liberated from passions and fears. In modern medicine and pharmacy, the term is used as an adjective or noun to designate a tranquilizing or sedative drug capable of reducing anxiety without altering consciousness.