A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.
A liquid which converts lead to gold.
The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
An extract of the dried roots of the Valeriana officinalis used in herbal medicine as a sedative.
More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.