Lines of dour-faced apothecaries presided over little sacks of mysterious powders and twisted roots.

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Over the course of history, self-anointed healers have included magicians, mediums, apothecaries, barbers and priests.

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Nicky Kinnaird, the force behind the upscale Space NK apothecaries, said that lipstick, more than gloss, is firmly on trend.

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By 10am each day the Djemaa sets the scene, with canopied orange-juice carts and apothecaries who prescribe ostrich eggs for strength and walnut root for social anxiety.

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