electuary (Meaning)

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electuary (n.)

A medicine composed of powders, or other ingredients, incorporated with some convserve, honey, or sirup; a confection. See the note under Confection.

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The doctor prescribed an electuary of honey and herbs to soothe the patient's sore throat.
In medieval times, electuaries were commonly used as a form of medicine to treat various ailments.
The electuary contained a mixture of sugar, honey, and powdered herbs, which were believed to have healing properties.
The herbal electuary was often taken orally, either by mixing it with water or by spreading it on bread.
The electuary was a thick, sticky substance that was difficult to swallow, but it was believed to be effective in treating coughs and colds.
Some electuaries also contained spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, which were thought to have medicinal properties.
The use of electuaries declined with the advent of modern medicine, but they are still sometimes used today as a traditional remedy for certain ailments.
The electuary was believed to be particularly effective in treating respiratory ailments, such as coughs and asthma.
The electuary was often used as a laxative, as it was believed to help cleanse the bowels.
The electuary was also sometimes used as a topical ointment to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

A medicine composed of powders, or other ingredients, incorporated with some convserve, honey, or sirup; a confection. See the note under Confection.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The doctor prescribed an electuary of honey and herbs to soothe the patient's sore throat.

In medieval times, electuaries were commonly used as a form of medicine to treat various ailments.

The electuary contained a mixture of sugar, honey, and powdered herbs, which were believed to have healing properties.

The herbal electuary was often taken orally, either by mixing it with water or by spreading it on bread.