Ep.73 - Charlotte Holmes - Medical Recipes And Overindulgence
Charlotte Holmes examines the history of early recipe books and their use to treat a wide range of complaints.
Charlotte Holmes (University of Edinburgh) examines the history of early recipe books and their use to treat a wide range of complaints, including festive maladies such as hangovers and overindulging.
Where treatments can include bat blood and stale urine – this is definitely not one to try at home!
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