Remedies Collection (page 4)

Found at last - a certain remedy for thin hair / a restoring agent for grey hair - Crutes Spanish Fly Pomade, 1866
An original and scientific preparation, approved and recommended by the highest medical authority and proved, in innumerable cases, to be an unfailing restorer of the hair, in colour

Tablet, pill on a tongue, mouth

Greater Celandine or Tetterwort (Chelidonium majus), medicinal plant

Ethiopia, Africa - Bloodletting
Remedies: Bloodletting (after a razor has drawn blood) using a cow horn. Date: circa 1910s

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that was often fatal before

Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland and failure to produce the hormone thyroxine. Sufferers are mentally and physically retarded

Bailleul, France - Pharmacy. Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Dr. Scotts electric hair brush 1881
Dr. Scott s, (George Augustus Scott), electric hair brush made from pure bristles, no wires, supposedly producing an electric current

WW1 advertisement for Salaspin replacing German aspirin
Advertisement for Salaspin, a British made headache remedy, with one or two tablets able to alleviate headache brought on by war worry. The advert states very plainly that it replaces German aspirin

Francesco Petrarch (author) and Hans Weiditz, II (artist), German (1500 or before-c. 1536), Von der Artzney bayder GlaOEck (De Remediis Utriusque Fortuna) (On the Remedies of Good and Evil Fortune)

Doctor Bokanky, the street herbalist (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF270074 Doctor Bokanky, the street herbalist (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a daguerreotypr by beard; ); English, out of copyright

Ararat-Basil (Ocimum basilicum), violet flowers

St Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum), medicinal plant

Herb Robert or Red Robin (Geranium robertianum)

The Art of Medicine: A seller of quack cures in a medieval town offering bottles of his remedies. Liebig Trade Card c1910. Charlatan

Typical enlarged spleen of a Malaria patient. Malaria is caused by a parasitic protozoa transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, Until the 1930s the only effective treatment was the drug Quinine

Using a laryngoscope to aid a surgeon in the removal of a polyp from the throat, c1890. A small mirror on a long metal handle was invented in 1854 by a Spanish singing teacher Manuel Garcia to study

Painting a wound with an antiseptic solution, c1890. From Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes (The Principal Illnesses and Their Remedies), Jules Rengade, (Paris, c1890). Print. Engraving

The Quack Doctor also called A Barber Surgeon at Work, before 1785. Oil on wood. Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724-1796) Austrian painter

Mentha sp. Mint leaves on twigs, view from above

Assorted green herb leaves and a knife on a wooden chopping board

Allium sativum, Garlic, whole cloves, bulb and stem of fresh plant, and processed garlic, including chopped cloves, syrup and pearls, view from above

Merchants token, 19th century
Metal token for Basil Burchell, Sole Proprietor of the Anodyne Necklace for Children Cutting teeth. The anodyne necklace was a popular quack remedy dating from as early as the 1700s

Gallo-Roman Pharmacy C016 / 8799
2nd century AD relief from Grand Gaul, depicting a Gallo-Roman pharmacist (a woman) brewing medicinal plants in a cauldron which she stirs with a ladle

Head of Asclepius
In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was the god of medicine and healing. From about 350BC, the cult of Asclepius became increasingly widespread in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire

Patent medicine salesman, 1939 C014 / 8752
Patent medicine salesman (right) with a feathered headdress, showing remedies to US workers outside a tobacco warehouse where farming auction sales are being held

Dried hibiscus petals C015 / 7100
Dried hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) petals. These petals are believed to have medicinal properties. They are also used in latin countries to make flor de Jamaica, a sweetened cold infusion

Patent medicines, early 20th century C016 / 4561
Patent medicines. Selection of some of the patent medicines sold by Alfred Barns Seelye (1870-1948) from a factory and laboratory next to his home in Abilene, Kansas, USA

Canteen, Marylebone Police Station, London
The police canteen at Marylebone Police Station, London, showing food, refreshments and remedies lined up on lace-edged shelves. (2 of 2) Date: 1920s

Medicinal plants used as ingredients in herbal tea. Herbal tea is an infusion of plant parts in boiling water which is taken for its beneficial effects

Herbal medicine. Conceptual computer artwork representing herbal medicine, showing fruits and flowers spilling from a drug capsule

Natural remedy. Conceptual computer artwork representing natural remedies, showing butterflies emerging from a drug capsule

Acupuncture
MODEL RELEASED. Acupuncture. Acupuncturist inserting a needle into a clients back. This traditional Chinese practice uses needles to restore an energy flow through specific points on the skin

Mallow flower (Malva sp. )
Mallow flower (Malva sp.). This plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of coughs, and various skin problems such as inflammations, insect bites and bruising

Aloe vera leaf. Aloe vera is used externally to relieve skin discomforts and internally as a laxative

Camomile flowers (family Asteraceae). This herb is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of toothache, earache, neuralgia and problems with the digestive system

Aloe vera leaves. Aloe vera is used externally to relieve skin discomforts and internally as a laxative

Mallow flowers (Malva sp. )
Mallow flowers (Malva sp.). This plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of coughs, and various skin problems such as inflammations, insect bites and bruising

Snake healers, 12th century
Snake healers. 12th-century manuscript page showing a scene described as depicting snake healers (snakes seen rising from the jar). The text above and below the artwork is in an Arabic script

Jesus the apothecary, 16th century
Jesus the apothecary. 16th-century artwork showing Jesus Christ (left) as an apothecary treating Adam and Eve. Various treatments are on the shelves

Pharmacy preparations, 16th century
Pharmacy preparations, 16th-century artwork showing pharmacists (apothecaries) preparing treatments for patients. This artwork is from Ortus sanitatis

Italian apothecary, 18th century
Italian apothecary. 18th-century artwork showing the interior of an apothecarys shop in Italy. An apothecary was the equivalent of a modern pharmacist, dealing in remedies based on herbal medicine

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng) fruits. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Mint tea. Infusion of mint leaves (Mentha sp.) in a glass of hot water. This tea is a traditional remedy in the treatment of fevers, headaches and digestive disorders

15th century herb garden, artwork
15th century herb garden. Historical artwork depicting a herb garden at the end of the 15th Century. People can be seen working and relaxing in the garden

Fennel seeds, SEM
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). As well as its culinary use, Fennel is also commonly used to treat complaints such as indigestion, stomach pains

Cumin seeds, SEM
Cumin seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These seeds are from Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae

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"Exploring the Art of Remedies: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world as we embark on a captivating journey through history. The Pharmacy, a mesmerizing 1912 artwork, takes us back to an era where potions and elixirs were crafted with utmost care. Homeopathic Cocoa, a delightful concoction from yesteryears, reminds us that nature's ingredients hold incredible healing powers. Just like the Persian pharmacy depicted in a 13th-century artwork, ancient civilizations understood the art of harnessing medicinal plants for their therapeutic benefits. Intriguingly illustrated by John Hassall, Andrews Liver Salt poster captures an era when they were advertised with vibrant flair. Mothersills Seasick Remedy brings relief to troubled souls who yearn for calm seas amidst turbulent waves. Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement transports us to times when instant relief was sought after during seasonal ailments. Woolleys Chemists labels showcase meticulous attention to detail in labeling medicines - a testament to their commitment towards quality healthcare. Plantes Medicinales - Medicinal plants offer glimpses into diverse cultures' traditional remedies passed down through generations. These natural wonders continue to inspire modern medicine today. A charming postcard featuring Toto is sick reveals how even beloved fictional characters seek solace in great remedies. Prince's printed paper holds secrets that promise comfort and cure for various ailments - truly found at last. Crutes Spanish Fly Pomade takes us back to 1866 when hair restoration was considered an art form itself. This certain remedy not only promised thicker locks but also restored confidence among those battling thinning or greying hair. Finally, journeying all the way to South America's Brazil unveils herbal remedies sold in Para's Belem region. Here lies nature's treasure trove brimming with solutions for countless afflictions - reminding us that Mother Earth provides bountiful cures if we know where to look. From ancient pharmacies to modern-day marvels, they have stood the test of time.