3062. Stimulants are remedies which increase the action of the heart and arteries, or the energy of the part to which they are applied, such as sassafras, which is an internal stimulant, and savine, which is an external one.
3063. Stomachics restore the tone of the stomach, such as gentian, &c.
3064. Styptics are medicines which constrict the surface of a part, and prevent the effusion of blood, such as kino, &c.
3065. Sudorifics promote profuse perspiration or sweating, such as ipecacuanha, &c.
3066. Tonics give general strength to the constitution, restore the natural energies, and improve the tone of the system, such as chamomile, &c.