Wonder Drug
Miracle Cure
noun
A peculiar drug that seems too good to be true? That's what we call a wonder drug or a miracle cure.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
ウナギは、昔から夏の暑さに負けないための妙薬として人気がありました。
Eels have long been popular as a wonder drug to beat the summer heat.
ホットワインは、ヨーロッパでは、風邪に効く妙薬としても知られています。
Hot wine is also known in Europe as a wonder drug for the common cold.
古代中国では、水銀が不老長生の妙薬とされてきたって本当ですか？
Is it true that in ancient China, mercury was considered a wonder drug for longevity?