A tranquilizing effect refers to the calming or sedative impact that substances or activities can have on the nervous system. It reduces anxiety, promotes relaxation, and may induce sleepiness.
Related terms
Sedatives: Medications that are prescribed to induce calmness and tranquility by depressing the central nervous system.
Benzodiazepines: A class of drugs commonly used as sedatives or anti-anxiety medications due to their tranquilizing effects.
Hypnotics: Substances that induce sleepiness or promote deep sleep. They often have tranquilizing effects on the nervous system.