Stomachic
adjective, Also, stomachical
1.
of or relating to the stomach; gastric.
2.
beneficial to the stomach; stimulating gastric digestion; sharpening the appetite.
noun
3.
a stomachic agent or drug.
adjective
1.
stimulating gastric activity
2.
of or relating to the stomach
noun
3.
a stomachic medicine
stomachic sto·mach·ic (stə-māk’ĭk)
n.
An agent that improves appetite and digestion. adj.
Of or relating to the stomach.
Beneficial to or stimulating digestion in the stomach.
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