φαρμακεία

A. use of drugs, esp. of purgatives, Hp. Aph. 1.24, 2.36 (both pl.), PCair.Zen. 18.5 (iii B. C.), Gal. 15.447, etc.; αἱ ἄνω φ., i. e. emetics, Arist. Pr. 962a3; of abortifacients, Sor. 1.59: generally, the use of any kind of drugs, potions, or spells, Pl. Lg. 933b: pl., Id. Prt. 354a, Ti. 89b, Men. 535.9.

2. poisoning or witchcraft, D. 40 57, Plb. 6.13.4, POxy. 486.21 (ii A. D.); αἱ περὶ τὰς φαρμακείας, = αἱ φαρμακίδες, Arist. HA 572a22.

II. metaph., remedy, παιδιὰς προσάγειν φαρμακείας χάριν Id. Pol. 1337b41.