Hand operated mill, Europe, 1701-1900
Plants and herbs need to be prepared before they can be used in medical treatments. Cutting was one way for a pharmacist to begin preparing such material. Other methods include grinding, crushing and boiling. Placed in the top, the contents were ground by turning the handle by hand – much like a pepper mill. The powder in the drawer underneath would be added to syrups made from sugar or to mixtures to make pills and tablets.
Object number:
A662270
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Glossary: hand mill
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Glossary: pharmacy
The preparation and medicinal dispensing of drugs.
Glossary: synthetic
A substance that has been made artificially, i.e. one that does not come from a natural source. Nylon is an example of a synthetic fibre.
Glossary: syrup
A thick sticky liquid