Potions, Poisons and Pills

Potions, Poisons and Pills is a fascinating journey looking at discoveries shared; we look at early Chinese and Egyptian medicines, pharmacists from Baghdad, wise women and plant power. In more recent times discover the crucial breakthroughs in medicines such as Aspirin, Penicillin, Antibiotics, Insulin and Steroids.
Potions, Poisons and Pills is a fascinating journey looking at discoveries shared; we look at early Chinese and Egyptian medicines, pharmacists from Baghdad, wise women and plant power. In more recent times discover the crucial breakthroughs in medicines such as Aspirin, Penicillin, Antibiotics, Insulinand Steroids. Grisly History of Medicine is a series that looks at the fascinating and more often than not gruesome stories of illness and their treatments throughout history. Here are some revolting stories about some toe curling treatments, some of which are still used today. There is a fantastic mix of some very successful treatments and some of the experimental failures. It all makes for a great scientific read.

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Illustrator: Venitia Dean

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