A substance or remedy that counteracts the action of a medicine. Used in the case of over- dosage or accidental poisoning. As discovered by early practitioners, over-dosage may be neutralised by a strong infusion of coffee, or 2 drops Tincture of Camphor in honey. Individuals of the coffee habit seldom enjoy maximum results from herbal treatment.
In China it is common practice not to drink tea or coffee on days when herbal medicine is taken. In the case of Ginseng, they not only avoid tea and coffee but eat no fish for three days.
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