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{{Item
'''Panacea''' (also called '''lesser panacea''') is a healing item in the Dragon Quest series. It removes both poison and paralysis, and restores a lot of HP.
|title = Panacea
|image = [[Image:LesserPanacea.png|250px]]
|japanese = 万能ぐすり<br>ばんのうぐすり (''IX'' onward)
|romaji = {{tt|Bannō gusuri|All-purpose medicine}}
|names = Lesser panacea
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Cures a single party member of [[poison]] and [[paralysis]], and restores a large amount of {{HP}}.
}}
'''Panacea''', formerly known as the ''lesser panacea'', is an advanced healing item in the {{DQSeries}}. It removes both [[poison]] and [[paralysis]] from a single party member while restoring a large amount of their {{HP}}. In games with [[Alchemy]], it is often created by mixing some [[special medicine]] with other healing items.


==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Fully restores the HP of a single ally and cures the effects of poison and paralysis.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
Known as the '''lesser panacea''' in this game, it will completely restore a party member's {{HP}} and cure them of the effects of [[poison]] and [[paralysis]]. Some lesser panaceas can be found in the [[Kingdom of Trodain]]{{tt|*|Requires the Magic Key}}, [[Arcadia]], and the [[Isolated Plateau]]. Others can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and it can be refined even further into a [[Greater panacea]]. In the Nintendo 3DS version, lesser panaceas can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the [[Baccarat Region]], the [[Kingdom of Argonia]], [[Northwest Isle]], and the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]].
In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, lesser panaceas can be sold for 550 gold each for the first 5 sold, 385 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then dropping even further to only 165 gold each from the 11th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the 3DS version, lesser panaceas can only be sold for 210 gold each for the first 5 sold, 147 gold each for the 6th to 10th, then only 63 gold each from the 11th onward.
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser panacea.png|32px|Lesser panacea]]<br>Lesser panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Special medicine.png|32px|link=Special medicine]]<Br>Special medicine
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Special medicine.png|32px|link=Special medicine]]<Br>Special medicine
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Greater panacea.png|32px|link=Greater panacea]]<br>Greater panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser panacea.png|32px|Lesser panacea]]<br>Lesser panacea
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Rose root.png|32px|link=Superior medicine|Rose-root]]<br>Rose-root
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Rose wort.png|32px|link=Rose-wort]]<br>Rose-wort
}}
</div>
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXItem
|header=[[File:Panacea DQIX icon.png]]
|name=<big><big>Panacea</big></big>
|kanji=ばんのうぐすり
|description=A remedy that removes poison and paralysis and restores 90~120 HP
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=NA/87
|location=Found in:<br>Upgraded [[Quester's Rest]]<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 5/E chests]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Blastoad]] (1/64)<br>[[Cureslime]] (1/64)
|recipe=[[File:Moonwort bulb DQIX icon.png|link=Moonwort bulb]][[File:Special medicine DQIX icon.png|link=Special medicine]][[File:Superior medicine DQIX icon.png|link=Superior medicine]]
|ingredient=[[File:Power shield DQIX icon.png|link=Power shield]][[File:Perfect panacea DQIX icon.png|link=Perfect panacea]][[File:Sober ring DQIX icon.png|link=Sober ring]]
}}
One panacea is required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/4|Quest #4]]: Pick Me Up a Panacea. Panacea can be made in the [[Krak Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other items, as well.
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=Cures an ally of paralysis and poison, and restores at least 90 HP. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
[[Image:ICON-Panacea XI.png|right|100px|Icon in XI]]
In this game, panaceas can now be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums around the world for 240 gold each starting from [[Nautica]] in the first act and sold for 120 gold. Some panaceas can be found in [[Puerto Valor]], [[Phnom Nonh]], [[Sniflheim]], and [[Cobblestone|the Last Bastion]].
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A miraculous medicine that can make wounds well and negate poison, paralysis and other ailments.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
}}
Panacea is Treasure No. 301 in the Items category and can be found at [[Cinderback Ridge]]. Its base value is 62,000 gold.
==Etymology==
A [[Wikipedia:Panacea (medicine)|panacea]] is a supposed remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. It is named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Panacea. In the past, it was sought after by alchemists, along with the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Panacea menor (''VIII'' only)<br>Panacea (''IX'' onward)|es-meaning=Spanish for "lesser panacea".<br>From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
|fr=Panacée mineure (''VIII'' only)<br>Panacée (''IX'' onward)|fr-meaning=French for "minor panacea".<br>French for "{{tt|panacea|a remedy believed to cure all diseases sought after by medieval alchemists}}".
|de=Wundermittel|de-meaning=German for "miracle cure".
|it=Panacea|it-meaning=From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
}}
==Related items==
*[[Greater panacea]]
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
 
 
[[fr:Panacée]]

Latest revision as of 03:09, 29 April 2025

Panacea
LesserPanacea.png
Japanese 万能ぐすり
ばんのうぐすり (IX onward)
Romaji Bannō gusuri
Old localizations Lesser panacea
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Cures a single party member of poison and paralysis, and restores a large amount of HP.

Panacea, formerly known as the lesser panacea, is an advanced healing item in the Dragon Quest series. It removes both poison and paralysis from a single party member while restoring a large amount of their HP. In games with Alchemy, it is often created by mixing some special medicine with other healing items.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Fully restores the HP of a single ally and cures the effects of poison and paralysis.[1]

Known as the lesser panacea in this game, it will completely restore a party member's HP and cure them of the effects of poison and paralysis. Some lesser panaceas can be found in the Kingdom of Trodain*, Arcadia, and the Isolated Plateau. Others can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and it can be refined even further into a Greater panacea. In the Nintendo 3DS version, lesser panaceas can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the Baccarat Region, the Kingdom of Argonia, Northwest Isle, and the Desert.

In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, lesser panaceas can be sold for 550 gold each for the first 5 sold, 385 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then dropping even further to only 165 gold each from the 11th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the 3DS version, lesser panaceas can only be sold for 210 gold each for the first 5 sold, 147 gold each for the 6th to 10th, then only 63 gold each from the 11th onward.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Lesser panacea
Lesser panacea
DQVIII Special medicine.png
Special medicine
DQVIII Special medicine.png
Special medicine
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Greater panacea.png
Greater panacea
Lesser panacea
Lesser panacea
Rose-root
Rose-root
DQVIII Rose wort.png
Rose-wort


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Panacea DQIX icon.png Panacea (ばんのうぐすり)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A remedy that removes poison and paralysis and restores 90~120 HP
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
NA/87 Found in:
Upgraded Quester's Rest
Rank 5/E chests
Dropped by:
Blastoad (1/64)
Cureslime (1/64)
Recipe
Moonwort bulb DQIX icon.pngSpecial medicine DQIX icon.pngSuperior medicine DQIX icon.png
Ingredient for
Power shield DQIX icon.pngPerfect panacea DQIX icon.pngSober ring DQIX icon.png


One panacea is required to complete Quest #4: Pick Me Up a Panacea. Panacea can be made in the Krak Pot and can also be mixed to create other items, as well.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
Cures an ally of paralysis and poison, and restores at least 90 HP. Consumed upon use.[2]
Icon in XI

In this game, panaceas can now be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums around the world for 240 gold each starting from Nautica in the first act and sold for 120 gold. Some panaceas can be found in Puerto Valor, Phnom Nonh, Sniflheim, and the Last Bastion.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A miraculous medicine that can make wounds well and negate poison, paralysis and other ailments.[3]

Panacea is Treasure No. 301 in the Items category and can be found at Cinderback Ridge. Its base value is 62,000 gold.


Etymology[edit]

A panacea is a supposed remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. It is named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Panacea. In the past, it was sought after by alchemists, along with the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPanacea menor (VIII only)
Panacea (IX onward)
Spanish for "lesser panacea".
From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisPanacée mineure (VIII only)
Panacée (IX onward)
French for "minor panacea".
French for "panacea".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschWundermittelGerman for "miracle cure".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoPanaceaFrom Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  3. Nintendo Switch version.