restoratives
Things that revive
Restoratives are things that restore health, strength, or vitality.
The term usually refers to foods, drinks, or medicines believed to revive someone who is weakened or exhausted: The doctor prescribed restoratives for her recovery.
A hot meal and rest might both qualify as restoratives after a difficult journey.
Mythical healing draught
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
- panaceaUniversal cure
- cureTreatment that heals
antidote · salve · balm · ointment · liniment · cordial · medicine · nostrum
Gradual return to health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
renewal · mending · repair · revival · rejuvenation · recovery · bounce-back · rebound
State of renewed energy
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- vigorActive physical strength
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- strengthPower to exert force
revitalization · refreshment · stimulation · boost · pep · zest · animation · liveliness
Clear simmered meat liquid
sustenance · nutriment · bone broth · ginseng · chicken soup · barley water · beef tea · electrolytes
Reducing distress or discomfort
- calmingInducing a settled state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- restCessation of activity
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
serenity · peacefulness · warmth · coziness · ease · solace · respite · relief
elixir
Mythical healing draught
cure · antidote · salve · balm · ointment · liniment · cordial · medicine · nostrum · physic
recuperation
Gradual return to health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- healingRestoration of health
regeneration · renewal · mending · repair · revival · rejuvenation · recovery · bounce-back · rebound · strengthening
invigoration
State of renewed energy
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- vigorActive physical strength
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
strength · revitalization · refreshment · stimulation · boost · pep · zest · animation · liveliness · get-up-and-go
broth
Clear simmered meat liquid
gruel · sustenance · nutriment · bone broth · ginseng · chicken soup · barley water · beef tea · electrolytes · hydration
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- calmingInducing a settled state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- restCessation of activity
tranquility · serenity · peacefulness · warmth · coziness · ease · solace · respite · relief · nurturing
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
restorativespoisons
Harmful ingested substances
toxins · pathogens · venoms · pollutants · carcinogens
- restorative yogaRelaxation-focused movement practice
- restorative justiceConflict resolution through mutual healing
- restorative sleepSlumber that repairs body and mind
- restorative practicesConflict resolution through dialogue