galenic
/ɡəˈlɛnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the ancient Greek physician Galen or his medical theories and practices.
- The historian studied Galenic texts to understand ancient treatments for fever.
- Some herbal remedies still follow Galenic principles of balancing bodily fluids.
- The medieval university taught Galenic medicine based on the four humors.
- Relating to a type of herbal medicine preparation that uses simple extraction methods.
- The pharmacist prepared a galenic tincture from dried chamomile flowers.
- Galenic formulations often involve soaking herbs in alcohol or water.
- Many traditional remedies are made using galenic techniques passed down for centuries.