In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATARAXIC
ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising
(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
ataraxic (comparative more ataraxic, superlative most ataraxic)
Of or pertaining to ataraxia or ataraxy
(pharmaceutical effect) ataractic; tranquilizing
Source: Wiktionary
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