Elixir

Elixir, an Arabic word originally applied to the philosopher's stone, and later to a drink which was supposed to confer immortality. Latterly the name has been applied to different medicinal drinks or syrups. Most people have heard, if not partaken, of paregoric elixir. The idea of an elixir of life - in a modified sense - is not yet exploded, for quite lately a scientific man put forth the idea of a subcutaneous injection which was supposed to renew vigour and prolong life indefinitely.