How to Find a Local Apothecary Dealer

Introduction

Natural and herbal remedies are becoming more and more popular; so, it's fairly easy to find a local apothecary dealer in most cities and larger towns. In the past, an apothecary was a medical jack-of-all-trades who diagnosed illnesses, prescribed and concocted medications that were usually made from herbs and even performed surgery. In his time, the apothecary would have treated every type of illness, from gout to cancer to pneumonia. Today, modern apothecary dealers are more akin to herbalists. Follow these steps to find one near you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Find A Local Apothecary Dealer

Things You'll Need

• Yellow Pages
• Computer with Internet access

Steps

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Step One

Be flexible with your online search. If the term "apothecary" doesn't produce the volume of results you were hoping for, try using search terms like "herbs," "herbalist" or "compounding."

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Step Two

Read about the history of the apothecary online. You can start by reading the revealing and interesting "Encyclopedia Britannica" entry penned in 1911 (see Resources below).

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Step Three

Perform an updated version of the old-fashioned Yellow Pages search by using YellowPages.com (see Resources below).

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Step Four

Choose the apothecary shop nearest you and pay it a visit. Test the apothecary's knowledge by asking his or her advice on a physical condition you'd like to improve. If the suggested remedy is within your price range, consider giving it a try.