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Noun Concept
Categories: Alchemical substances, Magic powders, History of medicine stubs, Obsolete medical theories, Superstitions
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powder of sympathy  Sympathy powder  weapon-salve  weapon salve  Weaponsalve
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Powder of sympathy was a form of early pseudoscientific navigation and alchemy, in the 17th century in Europe, whereby a remedy was applied to the weapon that had caused a wound with the aim of healing the injury it had made. Wikipedia
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Powder of sympathy was a form of early pseudoscientific navigation and alchemy, in the 17th century in Europe, whereby a remedy was applied to the weapon that had caused a wound with the aim of healing the injury it had made. Wikipedia
pseudoscientific medical treatment and navigational aid Wikidata
A powder applied to the weapon that caused a wound in the hope of healing the injury it had made. Wiktionary