tonic

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She has this energy boosting key from a Chinese herbalist lady in New York, like a tonic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“Believe it or not, you can also use tonic water because it has quinine,” he continues.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

What’s Next: The company has also expanded into newer categories, including low-alcohol products like hard seltzers and nonalcoholic beverages such as Hiyo, a tonic drink infused with botanical and functional ingredients.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

The outlook, a good tonic for our dangerously fractious times, is worth recovering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Alex gets them some water, and when they aren’t looking, my mom pours the memory tonic into their glasses.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas