adjective
- relating to or having the ability to relieve gas in the digestive system and reduce bloating or discomfort
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context
noun
- a substance or medicine that relieves intestinal gas and bloating
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context
Examples
- Ginger tea has carminative properties that can help ease stomach discomfort.
- The doctor recommended a carminative herb to relieve the patient's bloating.
- Fennel is a traditional carminative used in many cultures to aid digestion.
- The medication acts as a carminative, reducing gas and cramping.
- Many herbal carminatives are available over the counter at health food stores.
- Peppermint is a well-known carminative that has been used for centuries.