The 1856 list is a fascinating read, with a clear emphasis on herbal remedies. Our modern checklist is equally interesting, in that the items are essentially treating the same maladies.
Sources
- Practical American Cookery and Domestic Economy, Hall, 1856
- Medicine Cabinet Essential Checklist, Real Simple, 2017.
pennyroyal – I wonder if it tastes good. It sounds like something from a fairytale!
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