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A collection of herbs and remedies that Claire used to treat 18th century ailments. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Comfrey. Referred to as 'knitbone,' this herb was believed in 1743 to be a rapid healer of flesh and bone that could remedy bleeding from the stomach, throat, bowels, bladder and lungs. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet Outlander Book Series, Starz Series, Outlander Tv, John Bell, Santa Maria Novella, Diana Gabaldon Outlander, Garden Journal, Healing Herbs

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Comfrey. Referred to as 'knitbone,' this herb was believed in 1743 to be a rapid healer of flesh and bone that could remedy bleeding from the stomach, throat, bowels, bladder and lungs. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

White willow bark. A natural remedy used in the 18th century to treat rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, headaches, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was also a great pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet Diana Gabaldon Outlander Series, Outlander Tv Series, Medicinal Plants, Natural Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Foeniculum Vulgare, Heart Conditions

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White willow bark. A natural remedy used in the 18th century to treat rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, headaches, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was also a great pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Pennyroyal. An herb used in the 1740s to ease gas and bloating, colds, colic, and indigestion. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Pennyroyal. An herb used in the 1740s to ease gas and bloating, colds, colic, and indigestion. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Peppermint. Used in the 18th century for easing cramps and tension, this herb was also a good anti-nausea preparation. Also, Pliny called it a powerful aphrodisiac. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Peppermint. Used in the 18th century for easing cramps and tension, this herb was also a good anti-nausea preparation. Also, Pliny called it a powerful aphrodisiac. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Foxglove. A highly toxic plant that was a powerful 18th century treatment for congestive heart failure (dropsy). Only professionals could administer it. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Foxglove. A highly toxic plant that was a powerful 18th century treatment for congestive heart failure (dropsy). Only professionals could administer it. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Turmeric. An 18th century remedy for detoxifying and regenerating the liver, perhaps after years of drinking whisky and Rhenish. Also useful in the treatment of gallbladder diseases. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Turmeric. An 18th century remedy for detoxifying and regenerating the liver, perhaps after years of drinking whisky and Rhenish. Also useful in the treatment of gallbladder diseases. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Lily of the Valley. Used in the 18th century to treat heart conditions and dropsy, this highly toxic plant was to be used only by professional healers. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Lily of the Valley. Used in the 18th century to treat heart conditions and dropsy, this highly toxic plant was to be used only by professional healers. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Celandine. A strong, but potentially dangerous, herb used in the 1740s to treat gallstones, jaundice, hepatitis, headaches, warts, and even improve eyesight. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Celandine. A strong, but potentially dangerous, herb used in the 1740s to treat gallstones, jaundice, hepatitis, headaches, warts, and even improve eyesight. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Vervain. A flowering plant used to relieve the pain of cramps and ease depression in the 1740s. It was given to nursing mothers to increase their milk supply. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Vervain. A flowering plant used to relieve the pain of cramps and ease depression in the 1740s. It was given to nursing mothers to increase their milk supply. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Fennel. Used in the 18th century to treat digestion pain brought on by overeating. It was also helpful for nursing mothers, as it could increase milk supply. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Fennel. Used in the 18th century to treat digestion pain brought on by overeating. It was also helpful for nursing mothers, as it could increase milk supply. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Belladonna. A highly toxic plant used in 1743 to relieve muscle spasms and excessive sweating. Also known as Deadly Nightshade and Banewort, it could only be administered by a trained professional. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Belladonna. A highly toxic plant used in 1743 to relieve muscle spasms and excessive sweating. Also known as Deadly Nightshade and Banewort, it could only be administered by a trained professional. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Ramsons (AKA wild garlic). Used in the 1740s to treat kidney stones and draw out pus from an infection. Also had anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, and was used in soup. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Ramsons (AKA wild garlic). Used in the 1740s to treat kidney stones and draw out pus from an infection. Also had anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, and was used in soup. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Garlic. An anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-viral medicine used in the 1740s to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and boost the immune system. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Garlic. An anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-viral medicine used in the 1740s to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and boost the immune system. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Valerian. A flowering plant used in the 1740s for the treatment of anxiety, panic, distress, hypertension and insomnia. When included in a love sachet, it was said to calm an argument. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Valerian. A flowering plant used in the 1740s for the treatment of anxiety, panic, distress, hypertension and insomnia. When included in a love sachet, it was said to calm an argument. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Comfrey. Referred to as 'knitbone,' this herb was believed in 1743 to be a rapid healer of flesh and bone that could remedy bleeding from the stomach, throat, bowels, bladder and lungs. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Comfrey. Referred to as 'knitbone,' this herb was believed in 1743 to be a rapid healer of flesh and bone that could remedy bleeding from the stomach, throat, bowels, bladder and lungs. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

White willow bark. A natural remedy used in the 18th century to treat rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, headaches, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was also a great pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

White willow bark. A natural remedy used in the 18th century to treat rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, headaches, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was also a great pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Pennyroyal. An herb used in the 1740s to ease gas and bloating, colds, colic, and indigestion. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Pennyroyal. An herb used in the 1740s to ease gas and bloating, colds, colic, and indigestion. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Peppermint. Used in the 18th century for easing cramps and tension, this herb was also a good anti-nausea preparation. Also, Pliny called it a powerful aphrodisiac. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet

Peppermint. Used in the 18th century for easing cramps and tension, this herb was also a good anti-nausea preparation. Also, Pliny called it a powerful aphrodisiac. #Outlander #ApothecaryCabinet