Cure All

Panacea (medicine)

A panacea is any supposed remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and/or prolong life indefinitely. Named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Panacea, it was sought by medieval alchemists in connection with the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone, a mythical substance that would enable the transmutation of common metals into gold. Medieval panaceas could be simple natural remedies, or complicated concoctions of up to hundreds of ingredients. After Europe came into contact with the Americas, there was renewed hope of finding a panacea among the plants and herbs native to the New World. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, many "patent medicines" were claimed to be panaceas, and they became very popular through controversial advertising. The term "panacea" is now also used in a negative way to describe the overuse of any one solution to solve many different problems, especially in medicine. The word has acquired connotations of snake oil and quackery.

Cure All

Cure All is an album by keyboardist Robert Walter. The recording features James Singleton (bass) and Johnny Vidacovich (drums). AllMusic states that Cure All is soul-jazz with "a healthy balance of intellect and funkiness". All About Jazz states Cure All's "simplicity is refreshing rather than predictable" and that Walter's sidemen for the album are known for their appreciation for the spirit of New Orleans.

Cure

A cure is a substance or procedure that resolves a medical condition. This may include a medication, a surgical operation, a lifestyle change, or even a philosophical shift that alleviates a person's suffering or achieves a state of healing. The medical condition can be a disease, mental illness or genetic disorder.

cure-all

Noun

1. Synonym of panacea: a medicine or practice that cures all human ailments.