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Headache

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  • [Leaflet advertising G.R. Lane of Gloucester's Olbas Oil, used to relieve flatulence, colds, respiratory problems and headaches].
  • Saint Tremeur, a 6th century Breton saint, who was murdered, whilst still a youth, in the monastery of Rhugs (Morbihan) by his father. He has been invoked, even in England, since the 7th century. Invoked for head pains. Represented carrying his head.
  • Cibalgina, analgésico poderoso de acción rápida y segura ... : Hemostático fisiológico Coaguleno / CIBA.
  • Galvanic anti-neuralgic headband made up of a series of 24 alternate zinc and copper discs mounted onto a felt and ribbon band. The headband was tied around the head, with the discs resting on the temples, where perspiration would act on the discs by producing a mild galvanic current
  • Beecham's "oracle" : this novelty is the property of Beechams Pills Limited, St. Helens, England : (registered trade mark no. 586676).
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    Female figure with lightbulb

    | Date: 2 February 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/486
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Ephemera

    We recommend Veganin : for the treatment of headache, neuralgia, migraine, dysmenorrhoea, fibrositis and other painful conditions : also colds, influenza and fevers : Veganin tablets.

    | Date: [1954]
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Woman's face with aura in gold

    | Date: 18 March 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/344
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Landscape with c-shape scotoma and missing vision

    | Date: 1980s | Reference: SA/MAR/26
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Black and white figure with daggers and rainbow ribbon aura

    Bellwood, Jane | Date: 13 February 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/147
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
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