Poisons and Poultices

NB: I am not an expert and this is way way outside my wheelhouse, so there are probably lots of mistakes. Join me as we explore the shady world of poisons and their cures through the centuries. Poisons have been a mainstay of humanity, from their use in outright murder to accidental death. We will look at ancient and medieval poisons, their successful and not so successful antidotes and how they have impacted society. Not all poisons were used to harm, some were thought to be cures in their own right and some were used for their narcotic effects. Let's explore these toxins that arguably gave rise to modern medicine.