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Episode 103: Herbal Remedy

Episode 103: Herbal Remedy

Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute

September 10, 201013m 15s

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Show Notes

Before pharmaceuticals existed, all medicines had to come from natural sources—like plants. On this week’s show we focus on such remedies.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:24 Digitalis, aka Foxglove

03:45 Visiting Lancaster Farmacy

12:42 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Jennifer Dionisio and Joel Rose for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.