Arsenic Wafers
Although we now understand that arsenic is hazardous, throughout the 1800s, it was employed for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. One of these was for skincare because many people believed it might make their skin seem better.
Arsenic Wafers
Because of this, many women’s medicine cabinets contained items like these arsenic wafers. The wafer was also intended to treat other conditions like malaria and depression.
Spinach Ice Cream
Everyone is aware of the health benefits of spinach. It is bursting with iron and other necessary vitamins, and Victorians liked to turn it into ice cream so they could enjoy a nutritious dessert. At the very least, that is what we believe.
Spinach Ice Cream
They would simmer the spinach, squeeze the juice out, add it to the milk mixture, and then make the ice cream as usual.