1. medicinal drinks made from barley or other grains, typically used as remedies
Usage: archaic; medical

Examples

• The physician prescribed ptisans made from barley water for the patient’s fever.
• Ancient healers often prepared ptisans using various grains and herbs.
• The cookbook contained recipes for traditional ptisans used in folk medicine.
• She learned to make ptisans from her grandmother’s old medical texts.
• The apothecary sold different types of ptisans for various ailments.