Potion vs. Elixir

Potionnoun

A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

Potionverb

(obsolete) To drug.

Potionnoun

A draught; a dose; usually, a draught or dose of a liquid medicine.

Potionverb

To drug.

Potionnoun

a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

Potion

A potion (from Latin potio ) is a liquid "that contains medicine, poison, or something that is supposed to have magic powers.” It derives from the latin word potus which referred to a drink or drinking. The term philtre is also used, often specifically for a love potion, a potion that is supposed to create feelings of love or attraction in the one who drinks it.Throughout history there have been several types of potions for a range of purposes.

Elixirnoun

(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.

Elixirnoun

(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.

Elixirnoun

(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.

Elixirnoun

(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.

Elixirnoun

A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol in some form.

Elixirnoun

An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitæ, or the elixir of life.

Elixirnoun

The refined spirit; the quintessence.

Elixirnoun

Any cordial or substance which invigorates.

Elixirnoun

a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste

Elixirnoun

a substance believed to cure all ills

Elixirnoun

a magical or medicinal potion

Elixirnoun

a preparation supposedly able to change metals into gold, sought by alchemists.

Elixirnoun

a preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely

Elixirnoun

a particular type of medicinal solution

Elixir

An elixir is a sweet liquid used for medical purposes, to be taken orally and intended to cure one's illness. When used as a pharmaceutical preparation, an elixir contains at least one active ingredient designed to be taken orally.