theriac

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Galen's theriac is a typical example of this.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

The best application of this kind is that composed of cinnamon powder, gilliflower, ginger and rose water, together with theriac, the crumb of bread, and red wine.

From Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction by Davenport, John

There he found that the most called for remedy was a theriac.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Whenever any compound was for any reason spoiled in the drug store, the rule was, "Put that aside for the theriac."

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Jack of the Buttery, a name applied to p. 111Sedum acre, is said to be a corruption from bot, i.e. an internal parasite, and theriac, by which was meant a cure for that evil. 

From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir