galenical

galenical definition - medical

ga·len·i·cal (gā-lĕnˈĭ-kəl, gə-)

noun
  1. A medicinal preparation composed mainly of herbal or vegetable matter.
  2. A remedy prepared according to an official formula.
adjective
Of, relating to, or being a medicinal preparation made up chiefly of herbal or vegetable matter.

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