parmacety

/pɑːrməˈsɛti/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Indian medical compound, often in the form of a paste or powder, used in Ayurvedic medicine.

“The elderly woman applied a parmacety to her arthritic knee to alleviate the pain.”

Synonyms

  • ayurvedic compound
  • herbal paste

Antonyms

  • Western medicine
  • pharmaceutical