ELECTUARY Meaning and
Definition
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An electuary is a medicinal preparation commonly used in traditional medicine, herbalism, and pharmacy. It is a viscous, semi-liquid substance that comprises a blend of finely powdered or granulated solid medicinal ingredients suspended in a sweet and sticky medium such as honey, syrup, or another type of thick liquid. The purpose of electuaries is to enable the easy ingestion and administration of various therapeutic substances while also providing a palatable taste.
Typically, electuaries are prepared by thoroughly mixing powdered herbal or medicinal substances with a thick base, such as honey, to form a paste-like consistency. The fine texture of the powdered ingredients facilitates their dissolution and absorption in the body. Electuaries are often consumed orally either by swallowing it directly or by dissolving it in a liquid, such as water, if desired.
Electuaries have a long history dating back to ancient times and were used as a convenient way to administer remedies to patients, especially those who might have difficulty swallowing pills or capsules. In addition to their practicality, electuaries are believed to have benefits such as soothing inflamed tissues, providing immediate relief for sore throats or coughs, and masking the strong taste of medicinal compounds.
Today, electuaries are not as commonly used in modern medicine due to advancements in pharmaceutical formulations. However, they continue to be utilized in alternative and traditional medicine systems, where their versatility, ease of use, and sweet flavor make them an attractive method of delivering therapeutic substances.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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A medicine made up with sugar or honey, as a confection.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ELECTUARY
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Etymology of ELECTUARY
The word "electuary" is derived from the Latin term "electuarium", which originated from the Greek word "ekleiktorion". In Greek, "ekleiktorion" referred to a preparation made by boiling down various ingredients. This term was later adopted into Latin as "electuarium", which meant a type of medicinal potion or concoction. Over time, the word evolved and in Middle English, it became "electuarie", eventually becoming "electuary" in Modern English.
Similar spelling words for ELECTUARY
- Elektra,
- Electre,
- Electro-metallurgy,
- alkatiri,
- Electro-,
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- Electro-kinetic,
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- Electro-puncture,
- electro-pneumatic,
- Alligature,
- electra,
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- aligator,
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- ELECTR,
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- allocator,
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- electro-diesel,
- eolactoria,
- electro-technical,
- archbishop-elector,
- Electro-engraving,
- electro-plate,
- elkader,
- Electro-vitalism,
- Alligatura,
- Electro-Massage,
- Electro-chronograph,
- Electro-kinetics,
- Electro-ballistics,
- electro-voice,
- alectura,
- electro-funk,
- Electro-haemostasis,
- Electro-motion,
- Ellektra.
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