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by Micha F. Lindemans

Panacea ("heal-all" or "universal cure") is a herb that is supposed to heal all ailments. In ancient Greece she was personified as a minor Greek goddess who symbolizes the power of healing through herbs. She is said to be one of the daughters (or sister) of Asclepius and Epione.