Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
PANACEA
panacea, nostrum, catholicon, cure-all
(noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
Panacea
(noun) (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
panacea (plural panaceas or panaceæ)
A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
Something that will solve all problems.
(obsolete) The plant allheal (Valeriana officinalis), believed to cure all ills.
Synonyms
• (remedy to cure all disease): catholicon, cure-all, elixir, wonder drug
• (solution to all problems): miracle, magic bullet, silver bullet
• (plant): allheal, woundwort
Etymology
Proper noun
Panacea
(Greek god) The goddess/personification of healing, remedies, cures and panaceas (medicines, salves, ointments and other curatives). She is a daughter of Asclepius and Epione.
Coordinate terms
• (Parents): Asclepius, Epione
• (Sisters): Aceso, Aglaea, Hygieia, Iaso, Meditrina
• (Brothers): Machaon, Podaleirios, Telesphoros, Aratus
Source: Wiktionary
Pan`a*ce"a, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: The herb allheal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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