This is from pharmakeus (fem. pharmakis) "a preparer of drugs, a poisoner, a sorcerer" from pharmakon "a drug, a poison, philter, charm, spell, enchantment." Beekes writes that the original meaning cannot be clearly established, and "The word is clearly Pre-Greek." The
Back to natural healing. Healthy food, fresh air, clean water, nature. Herbal and homeopathic treatments, massage, let the immune system do its work. Only interfere when absolutely necessary. And let people die when their time comes. Not in a web of tubes and wires in a musty room full of beeps and puffs.
Isn't it funny how pretty much the history of Western medicine is people saying, "Ha ha, look at the stupid things those ignorant doctors used to do! Good thing we know everything now and don't make mistakes anymore." (Not discounting progress, just back-patting arrogance.)
Back to natural healing. Healthy food, fresh air, clean water, nature. Herbal and homeopathic treatments, massage, let the immune system do its work. Only interfere when absolutely necessary. And let people die when their time comes. Not in a web of tubes and wires in a musty room full of beeps and puffs.
Isn't it funny how pretty much the history of Western medicine is people saying, "Ha ha, look at the stupid things those ignorant doctors used to do! Good thing we know everything now and don't make mistakes anymore." (Not discounting progress, just back-patting arrogance.)
In dungeons and dragons the vaccine would definitely be considered a deadly charm lol