Medicinal Practices -- Herbs and Spices
This section presents background on 18th century medicine and hygiene as related to herbs and spices.

Literature

18th Century Medicine

Colonial Use of Herbs

Herbs & Spices as Medicine

Dictionary of 18th Century Herb Usage

Pest Controls

Potpourri - the pots that rots

Floral Perfumes

Activities

Identifying Herb Usage - Worksheet #1 (download pdf)

Herb Quiz - Worksheet #2 (download pdf)

Compare 18th and 21st Century Cures - Worksheet #3 (download pdf)

Herb Recipes

Make Potpourri

Make a Sachet