History of Chai Early folklore records that Chai began in India thousands of years ago in the ancient Royal Court by a King who created Chai as a cleansing and energizing ayurvedic beverage. Chai was originally made from fresh ginger accompanied by freshly ground spices. Since its creation Chai has been serve hot or cold. …
You Might Ask, “What is an Apothecary?” Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines an apothecary as “one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.” The word apothecary is derived from the ancient Greek language and is basically what we consider to be a drugstore or pharmacy today, e.g. Walgreens or CVS. Unlike modern drug stores, …
Royal Apothecary of London Book Summary: History of the Apothecaries, The Royal Apothecaries. By Leslie G. Matthews. (Pp. 191 + xiv; illustrated. 25s.) London: Wellcome Historical Medical Library. 1967. The author of this book undertook a long, arduous, but fruitful research into historical records dating from the Norman Conquest to the present time. The result …
