theriaca

CIDE DICTIONARY

theriaca, n. [L. theriaca an antidote against the bite of serpents, Gr. : cf. F. thériaque. See Treacle.].

An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty-four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary; -- called also theriaca Andromachi, and Venice treacle. [1913 Webster]
Treacle; molasses. British Pharm. [1913 Webster]