Panny apteczkowe

apothecary maidens; women employed at noble courts as herbalists managing court (household) pharmacies. They possessed knowledge of medicinal herbs and could provide basic medical aid by preparing herbal mixtures. They were responsible for household medicine cabinets and filled them with herbs and spices.

See also: I. Arabas, Panny apteczkowe; B. Popiołek, Z poczucia piękna, z potrzeby posiadania. Kobiecy świat rzeczy w osiemnastowiecznej Rzeczypospolitej, Warsaw 2024.