Potions of Yore Preserved in Small US Museum
443 views · Published 11 November 2018 · 2:58 · Indexed 25 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2018 · News & Politics
Dragon's blood, mandrake root and devil's snare were used for potions and spells in the Harry Potter series. But in real life, the creepy-named plants were used for medicinal purposes and could be purchased at an apothecary, also known as a pharmacy. Today, one of the best preserved apothecaries in the United States has been turned into a small museum in historic Alexandria, Virginia. Deborah Block reports. Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/apothecary-museum/4654010.html
