to take the wind out of one's seed

[Надюша]

Можно перевести эту фразу "для затравки", "чтобы заморить червячка"? Какой тогда смысл имеет "or words to that effect"?
As a child I was always told to drink something hot at a time like this, to take the wind out of my seed, or words to that effect.
Заранее спасибо)

[watchkeeper]

maybe
To take the wind out of one's SAILS?
to cause one to stop, or lose way, as when a vessel intercepts the wind of another; to cause one to lose enthusiasm, or momentum in an activity.