Relating to or having the properties of a hemagog; tending to stimulate or direct blood flow.
From 'hemagog' + '-ic' (suffix forming adjectives). Describes substances or treatments believed to affect blood circulation or distribution.
Even though hemagogic treatments didn't work the way ancient doctors thought, some actually had real effects by increasing circulation—they just didn't understand the real mechanism!
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