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Apothecary Shop, Shau Kei Wan

Apothecary Shop, Shau Kei Wan
Submitted by Andrew Suddaby
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Andrew Suddaby

This very small shop intrigued me. It obviously sold medicine but it seemed to have a far smaller range of items on display than similar shops.

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Sunday, November 1, 1987
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1987 Andrew Suddaby's photos
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Submitted by tngan on Sun, 2015-10-25 00:04.

Hi there,

It is actually a Chinese medicine clinic for treating muscle/joints/bone related injuries.  A branch of Chinese Medicine.  The oinments and tonics are basically fo rexternal use only.  Usually they would be quite smelly.

T

Submitted by Andrew Suddaby on Sun, 2015-10-25 17:36.

Hi T

Thanks T.  I still have a small round tin of 1958 vintage Tiger Balm ointment in my 'museum'.  On my visits to HK between 2001 and 2007, I sometimes brought back new tins as small gifts for friends in the 367 Association.  I've never been sure whether it did any good or was it just a very good placebo?  Andrew