nostrum

IPA: nˈɑstrʌm

A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
(by extension) An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.

Examples of "nostrum" in Sentences

Many nostrums have been out there for years.
I don't have the power to unilaterally ban nostrum.
I do hope that nostrum proves worthy of your support.
Swift was acquainted with the current nostrums, which he despised.
He greatly increased the disorder by prescribing a fashionable nostrum.
Most editors here think this nostrum is totally wrong and should be reverted.
A generation invested a higher proportion in stocks, fed on the nostrum that risk was outmoded.
It is easy to forswear the old nostrums when people are optimistically strewing petals in your path.
He's proudly testimonialised; folly or purchased cunning Crack up his nastiest nostrums, keep his worst deceptions running.
It is a well known nostrum for civil dissension to stir up foreign conflict, and then to call upon the patriotism of men from all parties.