alterative
American Heritage Dictionary:
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al·ter·a·tive
(ôl'tə-rā'tĭv, -tər-ə-tĭv) 
adj.
A treatment or medication that restores health.
adj.
- Tending to alter or produce alteration.
- Tending to restore to normal health.
A treatment or medication that restores health.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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alterative
A medicine given to a horse with the objective of improving its general condition without purging it. Called also tonic.
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