sudorific

adjective

su·​do·​rif·​ic ˌsü-də-ˈri-fik 

: causing or inducing sweat : diaphoretic

sudorific herbs

sudorific noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin sudorificus, from Latin sudor

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sudorific

1 of 2 adjective

su·​do·​rif·​ic -ˈrif-ik 

: causing or inducing sweat : diaphoretic sense 1

sudorific herbs

sudorific

2 of 2 noun

: a sudorific agent or medicine