theriaca
- a variation of theriac.
Example Sentences
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Cochlearia, theriaca and similar articles, according to him, are almost always injurious.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
It is an ingredient in the pectoral syrup, pectoral troches, the compound lime waters, decoction of the woods, compound powder of gum tragacanth, lenitive electuary, and theriaca.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
This is the theriaca against all vital poisons.
From A Republic Without a President and Other Stories by Ward, Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson)
It is recorded that the philosopher Eudemius was successfully treated by Galen for a severe illness caused by an overdose of theriaca, and that the treatment employed was the same drug in small doses.
From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands
Chaucer brings the two together, for the word triacle is merely a corruption of theriaca, the unfailing cure for every thing.
From Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood by MacDonald, George
