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ELIXIR LONGUE VIE [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spices and Condiments
DEF

The aromatic tuberous root of one or more species of Curcuma ..., of the East Indies and neighbouring countries, sold in two forms, long zedoary and round zedoary, and used as a drug, having properties resembling those of ginger; ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épices et condiments
DEF

Rhizome d’un curcuma de l’Indochine méridionale et de l’Indonésie qui se vend en rondelles aplaties (zédoaire ronde) ou en fragments irréguliers (zédoaire longue), de couleur grise, d’odeur de gingembre, et de saveur camphrée.

OBS

Ce produit stimulant et aromatique entre dans la composition du baume de Fioravanti et de l'élixir de longue vie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Especias y condimentos
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Record 2 1988-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
CONT

In the long history of herbal medicinals, no single recipe has withstood the test of time like Swedish Bitters. It dates back to the 16 th century, when Paracelsus, the acknowledged father of modern medicine, recorded his formula for an herbal elixir containing aloe, myrrh and saffron. (Source: brochure produced by Nature Works).

OBS

"Swedish Bitters" is treated as a trademark by Nature Works.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Teinture d’aloès composée du Codex, à base d’aloès, gentiane, rhubarbe, zédoaire, safran, agaric et éthanol à 60 degrés C.

Spanish

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