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   elixir

   /ɪˈlɪksɪə/

   noun

   • 1. a magical or medicinal potion: "an elixir guaranteed to induce love" Similar potionconcoctionbrewphiltredecoctionmedicinetincturetonicliterary:draughtarchaic:potation
   • ▪ a preparation supposedly able to change metals into gold, sought by alchemists.
   • 2. a particular type of medicinal solution: "a cough elixir" Similar mixturesolutionpotiontinctureextractessenceconcentratedistillatedistillation

   Word Origin late Middle English: via medieval Latin from Arabic al-'iksīr, from al ‘the’ + 'iksīr from Greek xērion ‘powder for drying wounds’ (from xēros ‘dry’).

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   Why did India use elixirs?

   • The Indian elixirs were mineral remedies for specific diseases or, at the most, to promote long life. As in China and the West, alchemy in India came to be associated with religious mysticism, but much later—not until the rise of Tantrism (an esoteric, occultic, meditative system), ad 1100–1300.

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   When was the elixir of life invented?

   • The magical drug, namely the “elixir of life” ( elixir is the European word), is mentioned about that time, and that most potent elixir, “drinkable gold,” which was a solution (usually imaginary) of this corrosion-resistant metal, as early as the 1st century bc —many centuries before it is heard of in the West.

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   What did Elizabethan elixirs do?

   • In addition, there were instructions on producing the quintessence (or aether ), an elixir which was believed to be able to heal all sicknesses, defend against diseases, and perpetuate youthfulness. She also wrote about creating the illustrious philosophers' stone.

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   Do elixirs need alcohol or water?

   • Each elixir requires a specific blend of alcohol and water to be maintained as the component in the solution. For elixirs with agents with poor water solubility, the amount of alcohol required is greater than for elixirs prepared from components having good water solubility.

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   3 days ago · a hypothetical substance believed to maintain life indefinitely; once sought by alchemists.

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   3 days ago · Introduction to Elixirs. They are clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use and are usually flavored to enhance their palatability. Non-medicated elixirs are employed as vehicles and medicated are used for the therapeutic effect of medicinal substances.

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   3 days ago · In addition, there were instructions on producing the quintessence (or aether), an elixir which was believed to be able to heal all sicknesses, defend against diseases, and perpetuate youthfulness. She also wrote about creating the illustrious philosophers' stone .

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   Jun 20, 2024 · alchemy, a form of speculative thought that, among other aims, tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold and to discover a cure for disease and a way of extending life.

   • Alchemy was a form of speculative thought that, among other aims, tried to transform base metals such as lead or copper into silver or gold. It als...
   • Gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, and tin are the metals of alchemy. Mercury and sulfur were also crucial to alchemy.
   • The oldest known Chinese alchemical treatise is the Chou-i ts’an t’ung ch’i (“Commentary on the I Ching”). It is mainly an apocryphal interpretatio...

8. howlingwolfherbs.com › herbalism › what-is-an-elixirThe Definition of an Elixir in Herbalism - Howling Wolf Herbs

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   Jun 20, 2024 · The Indian elixirs were mineral remedies for specific diseases or, at the most, to promote long life. As in China and the West, alchemy in India came to be associated with religious mysticism, but much later—not until the rise of Tantrism (an esoteric, occultic, meditative system), ad 1100–1300.

10. venere.it › en › the-meaning-and-history-of-the-nameThe meaning and history of the name Elix - venere.it

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    1 day ago · The name “Elix” is a captivating blend of historical depth, unique meaning, and contemporary rarity. From its possible origins in ancient languages to its presence in modern times, the name carries with it an air of mystery and distinction. While it may not be a common name today, its allure lies in its uniqueness and the rich tapestry of ...