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That system of medical practice which aims to combat disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the special disease treated; -- a term invented by Hahnemann to designate the ordinary practice, as opposed to homeopathy.

d appearance of evergreen herbaceous plants; from some of which are prepared articles for medicine and the arts. They are natives of warm countries.

A medicine containing chiefly aloes.

A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations.

one. It is inflammable, partially soluble in water and in spirit of wine, and is used in medicine as an expectorant and resolvent, and for the formation of certain plasters.

A yellowish oily volatile liquid, C5H11NO2, used in medicine as a heart stimulant and a vasodilator. The inhalation of its vapor instantly produces flushing of the face.

An anacatharic medicine; an expectorant or an emetic.

Any medicine which allays pain, as an opiate or narcotic; anything that soothes disturbed feelings.

A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.

A medicine to alleviate pain; an anodyne. [R.]

An antaphroditic medicine.

A medicine used against apoplexy.

A medicine for epilepsy.

A medicine for dysentery.

An antilithic medicine.

A preparation or medicine containing antimony. Antimonial powder, a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; -- also called James's powder.

A medicine for paralysis.

Any medicine or diet which tends to check inflammation. Coxe.

A medicine for phthisis.

A medicine for gout.