US Apothecary Museum Offers Glimpse of Medicines From Bygone Times

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 called 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.

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