1. relating to or beneficial for the stomach or digestion
Usage: medical; archaic

1. a medicine or substance that aids digestion or stimulates the appetite
Usage: medical; archaic

Examples

• The herbalist recommended a stomachic remedy for his indigestion.
• Ancient physicians prescribed various stomachic preparations to aid digestion.
• The bitter herbs were considered stomachic and were taken before meals.
• She prepared a stomachic tea from ginger and mint.
• The old medical text described several stomachic treatments.
• Traditional stomachic medicines often contained aromatic herbs.