Also called Panakeia.
Their story
Panacea is a daughter of Asclepius, whose name means all-healing. She is named with Apollo, Asclepius and Hygieia at the start of the Hippocratic Oath. In Aristophanes's comedy Wealth, she attends Asclepius as he heals the blind god Plutus.
Best times to give to them
- When starting a course of treatment
- Alongside Asclepius and Hygieia
What they like being given
- Fresh herbs
- Fresh water
- Honey
How to honour them
- Ask her blessing on medicines you have been prescribed.
- Learn about the plants in your garden and their uses, carefully and with reliable guides.
How they can help you
- Treatment and recovery
- Those who make medicines
Symbols
- potion
- bowl
- herbs
Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbal remedies.
Sources
- Hippocratic Oath
- Aristophanes, Wealth 701-703
More Greek goddesses
- Hera Queen of heaven and guardian of marriage
- Athena Grey-eyed goddess of wisdom and craft
- Artemis Lady of wild things and the hunt
- Aphrodite Foam-born goddess of love and beauty
- Hestia Goddess of the hearth and the home fire
- Demeter Mother of the grain and the harvest
- Persephone Queen of the underworld and the returning spring
- Hecate Keeper of crossroads and keys