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US Apothecary Museum Offers Glimpse of Medicines From Bygone Times


US Apothecary Museum Offers Glimpse of Medicines From Bygone Times
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Dragon's blood, mandrake root and devil's snare were used for potions and spells in the Harry Potter series. But in real life, the creepy-named plants were used for medicinal purposes and could be purchased at an apothecary, also called a pharmacy. Deborah Block reports.

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