Stories
- Article
Black pepper to fuel fiery fights and cure haemorrhoids
This common condiment was once very valuable and, until surprisingly recently, used as a versatile medicine.
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The healing power of the physic garden
Having experienced the healing power of plants and gardens, Iona Glen goes in search of present-day “physic gardens” and their origins in history.
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Divining the world through an artist’s almanac
Amanda Couch's artists book, 'Huwawa in the Everyday: an almanac' is inspired by the entrail like folds of a medieval folding and its function as a guide for astrological divinations linking the body, health and the heavens. Like the original almanac her work is designed to be carried out into the wider world.
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The hell of hay fever
After years suffering in silence, David Jesudason finds speaking out about his pollen allergy gives him hope for a future where his hay-fever symptoms are under control.
Catalogue
- Books
Dodd's almanac : 1904 / the Dodds Medicine Company.
Dodds Medicine Company (London, England)Date: 1904- Books
Dodd's almanac : 1902 / the Dodds Medicine Company.
Dodds Medicine Company (London, England)Date: 1902- Ephemera
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[June 1992 Potter's Herbal Supplies newsletter (special new catalogue mailing) advertising Boldo tablets (slimming aid), Granny Ann Biscuits (for constipation) and Wellwoman Tablets for menopause].
Date: 1992- Ephemera
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[Leaflet dated February 1992 advertising Potter's Echinacea and Chinese Gold tablets].
Date: 1992- Ephemera
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[Leaflet advertising Rio Trading Company (Health) Ltd.'s Rio Amazon Guarana tablets].
Date: [1993]