restorative; stimulant; pick-me-up; tonic; smelling salts
A medicine or substance that revives consciousness or energy; often used for fainting or fatigue.
She fainted, so they made her sniff smelling salts.
This herbal tonic is effective for recovering from fatigue.
Colloquial use; refers to alcohol as a pick-me-up or social lubricant.
A drink is my pick-me-up.