Pills, Powders and Potions: A History of Medication

Find out inside: Why are doctors sometimes called quacks? How can the foxglove plant help heart disease? Why were snails and brown sugar important for sore throats? <p>How did people in ancient times treat illnesses? What medicines did they use? How did scientists search for cures? How have pills, powders, and potions developed throughout history? Find out the answers in this book. What's inside? Eye-catching, photographs, Fascinating news reports, Real-life stories.</p>

Author(s): John Townsend

ISBN 10: 1410925455
ISBN 13: 9781410925459
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Publication: 8/28/2006

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