The story of the Countess of Chinchón and the fever remedy from Peru is a captivating tale that intertwines historical fact, legend, and the eventual discovery of one of the world’s most important medicines. The rich and fabulous kingdom of Peru was conquered by the spanish forces, subjugated and ruled by a viceroy from Spain.Continue reading “Chincona, Gin and Tonic”
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The Tree of Life ( Arborvitae)
November, 1535 Quebec City Jacques Cartier’s ship was trapped by ice. It was the harshest winter in the arctic region. Half of his crew were dying of an unknown disease. Their gums bled, teeth fell out. Their skin were spotted with bleeding, and bodies were swollen with pain. Winter was harsh in Canada that year.Continue reading “The Tree of Life ( Arborvitae)”
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