A restorative medicinal preparation. Obsolete.

A strengthening or reviving medicine, a cordial. Also figurative.

A food, cordial, or medicine, which has the effect of restoring health or strength. Also in extended use.

= restorative, n. 1a.

The restoration of something material to its proper or original condition; esp. (a) restoration of the body to health; (also) a restorative, a…

Something which has the effect of restoring health or strength. As a count noun: a restorative. Also figurative.

Something which has a reviving, restorative, or invigorating effect. Later also colloquial: a stimulating drink, esp. an alcoholic one.

An invigorating agent; a cordial. Obsolete.

A restorative.

= comfortative, n.

Medicine. An analeptic medicine or food: (in later use) spec. a stimulant, esp. of the central nervous system.

A medicine or other preparation that restores strength. Obsolete.

Something which revives or replenishes; a restorative. Obsolete.

The action of restoring a person to health, consciousness, or vigour; recovery of physical strength. Also (rare) a restorative.

Something that aids a person's recuperation, esp. from ill health.

A remedy that builds up the body; a restorative. Now rare.