mitridate

Example:The Roman Emperor Mithridates VI of Pontus was known to have developed a version of mitridate remedy to prevent poisoning since his youth.

Definition:A sacramental drink said to offer protection against poisoning, traditionally made with dried and purified seeds of the black hellebore, conium seeds, or other substances believed to have healing properties.

Example:The mitridate plant, being highly poisonous, has been historically used in rituals and has been the subject of scientific and medical interest for its toxicological properties.

Definition:Refers to the toxic plants, including various species of Conium (hemlocks), from which mitridate can be derived.