nostrum

Definition

A medicine or remedy of unproven effectiveness, often prepared and sold by someone not medically qualified; a questionable solution to a problem.

中文 效果未经证实的药物或疗法,通常由非医学专业人士配制和销售;对问题的可疑解决方案。

Example

"He claimed his herbal mixture was a cure-all, but it was just another health nostrum."