diaphoretic

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His skin is noticeably flushed and diaphoretic, and he appears extremely tense.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2012

To answer the questions — no significant necrosis, he was initially diaphoretic but not in the ED.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2011

Taken internally, camphor is a nerve stimulant, a diaphoretic and a feeble antipyretic.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

In Brazil it is used as a diaphoretic and as such is employed in cases of venomous snake bites.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

It has both a diaphoretic and diuretic action, while it stimulates both the salivary and mucous secretions.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various