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.
- ISBN13 9781910684634
- Publish Date 4 April 2017
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 May 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Hungry Tomato Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English