Stories
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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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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo
Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.
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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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Plant portraits
The beautiful and mysterious illustrations in medieval herbals convey a wealth of knowledge about the plants they portray.
Catalogue
- Books
- Online
The new treatment of snake-bite : with plain directions for injecting / By George Britton Halford, M.D.
Halford, George Britton.Date: 1869- Books
Giftschlangen und die Serumbehandlung der Schlangenbisse / von R. Kraus und Fr. Werner.
Kraus, Rudolf, 1868-1932.Date: 1931- Books
Snake venoms and envenomation / edited by Sherman A. Minton.
Date: 1971- Videos
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Venomous snakes - medical aspects.
Date: 1950- Film
Venomous snakes - medical aspects.
Date: 1950