The phrase "small medicine" refers to a minor treatment or solution for a problem. It involves a small, simple solution that can be used to address a specific issue or provide temporary relief. Full definition
In smaller Medicine Bow Wyoming towns, traffic court hearings are held once per week. (gototrafficschool.com)
Founded more than two centuries ago by small medicines vendor and namesake Chobei Takeda in Osaka, Japan, the company was that nation's largest pharmaceutical firm by revenue as of 2014. (fortune.com)
He has practiced small medicine for the past 38 + years in San Diego, California. (dogsnaturallymagazine.com)