Henkel's Caraway, or Liver Pills Broadside

Solon Paul Charles Henkel1850/1859

Library of Virginia
Richmond, VA, United States

This pill claims to harness the power of caraway, which has throughout history been simply used as a spice with no particular medicinal value. It is, however, prevalent in German cooking, so that may be the connection here.

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Title: Henkel's Caraway, or Liver Pills Broadside
Creator: Solon Paul Charles Henkel
Date: 1850/1859
Location: New Market, Va.
Physical Dimensions: 23 x 12 cm.
Original Language: English
Publisher: Henkel’s Printing-Office
Original Source: Henkel's Caraway, or Liver Pills- Broadside 185- .H518 Box
Rights: Licensed under Creative Commons by Library of Virginia (CCBY)

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