Healing Herbs for Pirates and Ancient Mariners

About Course
Centuries ago, ships were attacked, ports set aflame and bounties plundered to capture a ship’s medicine chest. Both captains and surgeons built their reputations on the health of their crews. For century upon century, sailors relied on the contents of a ship’s medicine chest to support the health and wellness of a crew. Join me for a light-hearted tour of ancient medicine chests. Let’s share a bit of grog, explore recipes used then and now and practice talking like a pirate!
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