A pharmacist shows her collection of dried frogs and lizards. When powered and drunk in wine or water, they are said to be effective against diseases of respiratory tract

A pharmacist shows her collection of dried frogs and lizards. When powered and drunk in wine or water, they are said to be effective against diseases of respiratory tract

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Henrioud, D, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Pharmacists
Women
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
A woman is standing at a table on which is a tray containing various dried frogs and lizards that are used to treat diseases of the respiratory tract. Verso: WHO/ 18305. WPRO. Traditional Medicine. China. SM 12.1979.
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World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437072 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013689
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437072