galenical

noun

ga·​len·​i·​cal gə-ˈle-ni-kəl 

gā-

: a medicine prepared by extracting one or more active constituents of a plant

Word History

Etymology

noun derivative of galenical "characteristic of such medicines," from Galenic "of galen," who prescribed plant-based remedies (from Galen + -ic entry 1) + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

galenical

noun

ga·​len·​i·​cal gə-ˈlen-i-kəl 

: a standard medicinal preparation (as an extract or tincture) containing usually one or more active constituents of a plant and made by a process that leaves the inert and other undesirable constituents of the plant undissolved