GALENIC, GALENICAL
\ɡˈe͡ɪlnɪk], \ɡˈeɪlnɪk], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_l_n_ɪ_k]\
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Relating to Galen, the celebrated physician (born at Pergamus in Mysia, A.D. 130), or his principles and method of treating diseases. The galenic remedies consist of preparations of herbs and roots, by infusion, decoction, etc. The chemical remedies consist of preparations by means of calcination, digestion, fermentation, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
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