Posted by jasmineneroli on November 28, 2004, at 13:16:35
In reply to Re: Phenobarbital, posted by ed_uk on November 28, 2004, at 13:05:02
If you read any Victorian era novels, you will notice that Laudanum (sp.?) was often given for "hysteria".(a.k.a panic or anxiety attacks).
Women would carry it in their purses (liquid, in a vial) and put drops on to a handkerchief, then put the hankie to the nose and inhale!!
I believe Laudanum to be an opioid, not sure.
They also took "salts", for the same purpose. Don't know what that refers to......anyone know?
Very interesting topic.
Jas
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