Anodyne
Anodyne (an"o*dīn) , adjective
[Latin anodynus, Greek {not transcribed} free from pain, stilling pain; 'an priv. + {not transcribed} pain: compare French anodin.]
Serving to assuage pain; soothing.
The anodyne draught of oblivion.
“The word [in a medical sense] in chiefly applied to the different preparations of opium, belladonna, hyoscyamus, and lettuce.” Am. Cyc.
Anodyne , noun
[Latin anodynon. See Anodyne, a.]
Any medicine which allays pain, as an opiate or narcotic; anything that soothes disturbed feelings.