DIATRION
\dˈa͡ɪətɹˌi͡ən], \dˈaɪətɹˌiən], \d_ˈaɪ_ə_t_ɹ_ˌiə_n]\
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Diatrium, from 'three.' A medicine composed of three ingredients. There were formerly two kinds. The first was called Diatrium Pipereon species, and was formed of black and long pepper, aniseed, thyme, and ginger. It was highly stimulating. The second species was known under the name, Diatrinsantalon, Diatrium Santalorum pulvis, or Powder of the three Sanders. They were considered diaphoretic.
By Robley Dunglison
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