Apothecary Units: Understanding the History, Herbs, and Medicine
What are apothecary units? apothecaries’ weight, traditional system of weight in the British Isles used for the measuring and dispensing of pharmaceutical items and based on the grain, scruple (20 grains), dram (3 scruples), ounce (8 drams), and pound (12 ounces). Read more on www.britannica.com A system of measurement used in pharmacies or drug stores … Read more