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Ebolic.—A medicine causing contraction of the uterus, and thus producing abortion, as Ergot, etc.

Electuary.—A substance used to lessen irritability or increase the palatability of medicines, as Sugar, Honey, Molasses, Water, etc.

Eliminative.—A medicine having power of expelling or casting out, especially waste products, as Arecoline, Magnesium Sulphate, etc.

Emetic.—A substance or medicine having the power to induce vomiting, as Apomorphine, Ipecac, etc.

Emmenagogue.—A medicine which stimulates menstrual flow, as Potassium Permanganate, etc.

Emollient.—A substance used externally to soften, sooth and relax parts to which they are applied as vegetable poultices, oils, etc.

Epispastic.—A medicine producing a blister, as Cantharides, Aqua Ammonia Fort, etc.

Errhine.—A medicine that increases nasal secretions, as Formalin, Capsicum, etc.

Evacuant.—A medicine which causes the emptying of an organ, especially the bowels, as Magnesium Sulphate, Aloes, etc.

Excitant.—A medicine that arouses functional activity, as Nux Vomica, Alcohol, etc.