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Apothecaries of the Renaissance

Apothecaries of the Renaissance. By Kimberly Simpson. What is an Apothecary??. One who prepared and sold drugs and other medicines during the Medieval and Renaissance Periods A Pharmacist. Defined in The American Heritage Dictionary. A Little History….

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Apothecaries of the Renaissance

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  1. Apothecariesof the Renaissance By Kimberly Simpson

  2. What is anApothecary?? • One who prepared and sold drugs and other medicines during the Medieval and Renaissance Periods • A Pharmacist Defined in The American Heritage Dictionary

  3. A Little History… • During the Medieval Period (1200-1450AD), Apothecaries, Physicians and Barber Surgeons made up one class (medici) • Later they would split to form several different occupations each independent of the other

  4. The Life of an Apothecary • The apothecary typically was a member of the upper middleclass • Legally, they were not permitted to treat a patient. • Many apothecaries would accompany physicians when they visited a patient

  5. Did you know? • Typically, apothecaries prescribed different herbs to treat the ailments of the sick.

  6. Many apothecaries also sold cosmetics, soaps • They were also notoriously known to traffic illegal substances (i.e. Poisons)

  7. What’s in a Name?? • Also called Rosa gallica officinalis • Apothecary’s rose came to Europe in 12th or 13 century • Grown in monasteries • Most often painted rose of the Renaissance • Used for perfume and dries potpourri • Also steeped in wine as a cure for hangovers

  8. Apothecary’s Rose • Reportedly aided in: • Indigestion • Sore throats • Skin rashes • Eye maladies www.markw.com/apothros.htm article for Just Roses

  9. Herbs, Herbs, Herbs!! • Because medicine was still in its infancy many people used herbs as a way of treating all types of illness. Most of the herbs were used based on folklore, wives’ tales and word of mouth.

  10. Warning: Do not attempt to use these items Encyclopedia of Herbs. Emmaus, Pa: Rodale Press, 1987 • Aloe - believed to prevent hair loss and clear blemishes • Catnip - cured evils a man has about his throat • Chamomile - indigestions and menstrual cramps • Cloves - relieved toothaches • Burdock - keep child within womb if rubbed on a woman’s navel during labor

  11. Warning: Do not attempt to use these items Encyclopedia of Herbs. Emmaus, Pa: Rodale Press, 1987 • Dill increased a nursing mother’s milk • Fennel, used in broth was believed to make fat people lean • Garlic killed worms in children • Mint cured indigestion • Myrrh was used for sore throat, sore gums and mouth ulcers • Oregano was believed to stop people from sighing too much • Parsley repelled lice • Sage stopped perspiration • Thyme could cure epilepsy and melancholy (depression) if stuffed in their pillow • Witch Hazel was used for ulcers and hemorrhoids

  12. Poisons Shakespeare mentions the use of poison in several of his plays, including Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Let me have a dram of poison, such soon-speeding gear as will disperse itself through all the veins, (Act V.I.lns 59-61)

  13. Cantharides (Spanish Fly) Cyanide (obtained from apples seeds, bitter almonds) Hellebore Hemlock Henbane Tares Opium Poisonous mushrooms Solanum Arsenic Some common poisonsof the Renaissance Period

  14. Poisoning Enemies was Widespread • Remedies for poisons: • Gemstones • (amethyst and emeralds) • “Unicorn horn” • Indian Rhinoceros

  15. After the Renaissance • Shortly after Shakespeare's Death (April 23, 1616), Apothecaries formed their own guild. • By 19th Century, the rose was planted outside the entrance to any Apothecary Shop and became the symbol associated with their craft. • By the Early 20th century, the Apothecary had renamed itself the Pharmacy

  16. Enrichment Activity Try your hand at making an elixir. Homemade Cough Syrup Materials needed: Small container with lid Bottle of honey Lemon Lemon Squeezer Spoon Measuring Cup

  17. Cough Syrup Recipe • Take 1 lemon and Squeeze with Lemon Squeezer until you get ½ ounce • Then get a jar of honey and a small container • Pour 1 ounce of honey into the container • Pour a small amount of lemon juice into the small container • Get a spoon and stir for a few moments • Place lid back on container Congratulations, you've made cough syrup! Don’t forget to throw out any unused syrup after 24 hours!!!! www.ga.k12.pa.us/academics/ls/3/Colonial/Craftday/

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