Boerhaave Drugstore in Leiden
Drugstore interior. Ownership of Drogisterij Boerhaave (Drugstore Boerhaave), on the Haarlemmerstraat in the Dutch city of Leiden, has been passed down from one generation to the next. Besides medicinal and homeopathic products, there are countless household goods available.
The drugstore is also known for its captivating interior, which includes numerous memorabilia from Delft pottery with the image of Herman Boerhaave to ancient apothecary jars filled with lemon balm and sage.
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A Druggist and His Drugstore during Pandemics
story by Thijs Scherjon.Over the centuries, drugstores have played a pivotal role during pandemics. People have sought ointments against pain and asked the druggist for advice against diseases.