1. relating to or denoting a system of medicine based on the theory of four bodily humors, developed by the ancient Greek physician Galen
Usage: historical; medical
2. of or relating to medicinal preparations made from plant or animal substances rather than synthetic chemicals
Usage: pharmacy

Examples

• Medieval physicians relied on galenic theory to diagnose illnesses.
• The galenic approach to medicine emphasized balancing the four humors.
• Galenic remedies were commonly used before modern pharmaceutical chemistry developed.
• Some practitioners still study galenic principles in traditional medicine.
• The apothecary prepared galenic medicines from dried herbs and roots.