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experimental
archaeology

the Trotula's
hair powder

Bancke's
tooth
powder

Hildegarde von Bingen's
mouthwash

the Trotula's
tooth powder

Gilbertus Anglicus's breath freshener

Experimental archaeology

Making and testing recipes for skincare and health
from medieval manuscripts.

The experiments to date:

THE TROTULA'S HAIR POWDER smells like spiced cookies!

RICHARD BANCKE'S TOOTH POWDER rosemary charcoal abrasive.

HILDEGARD VON BINGEN'S MOUTHWASH sage & a waste of perfectly good wine.

THE TROTULA TOOTHPOWDER mmmm exotic! So many feelings.

GILBERTUS ANGLICUS'S BREATH FRESHENER salty & minty. A horrifying combination.