noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The elder prepared an herbal concoction, or mapiko, to cure the villagers of minor ailments.

Definition:A mixture of herbs and spices used for medical purposes.

From herbal concoction

Example:The local healer suggested a treatment, or mapiko, to relieve the young girl's headache.

Definition:A course of action designed to alleviate illness or injury.

From treatment

Example:The local shaman prepared a folk remedy, or mapiko, to treat the patients suffering from colds and flu.

Definition:A traditional method of treating illness or preventing it, handed down through generations, often based on local flora and fauna.

From folk remedy