Entity: ELIXIR
ELIXIR is a sweetened liquid, often containing alcohol, used in medication for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring. It has roots in alchemy and is believed to have magical powers to cure, improve, or preserve something.
ELIXIR
Etymology
The term 'ELIXIR' has roots in the practice of alchemy and was used in the Middle Ages to refer to a substance believed to have magical powers.
Definition
ELIXIR is a sweetened liquid, usually containing alcohol, used in medication for its medicinal ingredients or as a flavoring. It is believed to have magical powers to cure, improve, or preserve something.
Historical Context
In history, ELIXIR was used as a pharmaceutical preparation containing at least one active ingredient designed to be taken orally for medicinal purposes.
Cultural Significance
ELIXIR is often associated with magical or mystical properties in various cultures and has been used metaphorically to refer to a powerful solution or decision.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts to ELIXIR include potion, remedy, cure, and magical elixir.
See Also
A magical or medicinal liquid with powerful properties to cure, improve, or preserve.