Antimonials, in pre-modern medicine, were remedies principally containing antimony, used chiefly for emetic purposes. They might also have qualified for cathartic, diaphoretic, or simply alterative uses. Such treatments were considered unparalleled in their strength. ==Metaphorical usage== The following passage illustrates the use of the word anti... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimonial
An`ti·mo'ni·al adjective Of or pertaining to antimony. -- noun (Medicine) A preparation or medicine containing antimony. Antimonial powder , a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; -- also called James's powder ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/96