Brews and Potions
- Episode aired Dec 9, 2006
- 23m
Old wives tales, superstitions and recipes for brews, potions and remedies were once dismissed as bizarre and lacking in foundation or scientific validity. However, many of the most effectiv... Read allOld wives tales, superstitions and recipes for brews, potions and remedies were once dismissed as bizarre and lacking in foundation or scientific validity. However, many of the most effective pharmaceutical products in use today came from such sources. In this episode, we explore... Read allOld wives tales, superstitions and recipes for brews, potions and remedies were once dismissed as bizarre and lacking in foundation or scientific validity. However, many of the most effective pharmaceutical products in use today came from such sources. In this episode, we explore these origins.