Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. medicines (material)

Anotations

Scope note:

Medicinal concoction of varying ingredients and preparations, formerly believed to be a universal antidote to poison or a panacea. According to legend, was first formulated by Mithradates VI Eupator of Pontus in the 1st century BCE; one of the most highly sought-after drugs in the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.