Origin: Greek prefix pan-
Panacea has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.
The goddess/personification of healing, remedies, cures and panaceas (medicines, salves, ointments and other curatives). She is a daughter of Asclepius and Epione.