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The aphrodisiac apothecary
Not in the mood? Come and visit our traditional drug store for natural tonics rumoured to increase sexual desire.
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The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols
What have snakes, unicorns and crocodiles got to do with pharmacies? The history of these modern signs goes back to the Greek gods.
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
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The chymist’s trade card
An 18th-century trade card reveals far more than its owner may have intended.