galenical
/ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/
noun
- A medicine made from natural plant or animal ingredients, not from synthetic chemicals.
- The herbalist prepared a galenical from dried leaves and roots.
- The pharmacy sells both modern drugs and traditional galenicals.
- Some people prefer galenicals because they believe natural remedies are safer.
adjective
- Relating to medicines made from natural ingredients, especially plants, rather than synthetic chemicals.
- Many ancient cultures developed galenical systems of medicine.
- The clinic offers galenical treatments for minor ailments.
- She studied galenical pharmacy to learn how to prepare herbal remedies.
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