Read this book to learn all about the different ways in which people used to treat illness, from roots and plants to the medicine we use today. -- Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "A history of medical remedies"--Cover. "Original edition copyright 2016 by Hungry Tomato Ltd."--Preliminary page.

Introduction -- Ancient medicine -- Chinese roots -- It's chemistry -- Plucked owls and roast kittens -- Green medicine -- Willow power -- Finding a magic bullet -- Moldy but deadly -- Natural killers -- Sugar in the blood -- Medicine through time -- The right prescription -- Glossary.