noun
- Substances or preparations that are inhaled through the nose to stimulate sneezing or nasal secretion; sternutatories.
Usage: medical/archaic; plural form of errhine
Examples
- Errhines were once used in medical practice to clear nasal passages.
- The doctor prescribed errhines to help relieve the patient's congestion.
- Historically, errhines containing pepper or other irritants were common remedies.
- Some errhines were made from powdered herbs and spices.