Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GA-LEN'IC, or GA-LEN'IC-AL, a.

1. Pertaining to or containing galena. – Encyc.
2. [from Galen, the physician.] Relating to Galen or his principles and method of treating diseases. The galenic remedies consist of preparations of herbs and roots, by infusion, decoction, &c. The chimical remedies consist of preparations by means of calcination, digestion, fermentation, &c.