Back in 1975, I learned from a priest that the Greek word “pharmakeia” used by St. Paul in Galatians, was referring to the “occult use of medicinal herbs”, among which were those that enduced abortion.
So over 30 years ago, I was taught that back in the days of Paul, the practice of abortion was considered a form of witchcraft or “occult medicine” and Paul warned his Galatian church about that.
PS—I meant to add that the priest also included “pharmakeia” as the use of occult practices to prevent conception.
To this day I wish I had a copy of that conference the priest gave to us.