The ''King's Drops''

By Crusader1307

England's King Charles II was dying. As was the state of 17th Century Medicine, His Doctors tried all manner of ''concoction'' and ''procedure'' to cure His malady. One ''ancient'' method documented was a ''formula'' which was nicknamed ''The King's Drops''. In reality, actual Doctors believed that by crushing up the Human Skulls of the deceased, a formulation could be prepared for ingestion. But not just ANY Skulls were used. Either the Skulls of those who died very old or those who were ''very young and healthy'' were used. This powder was mixed with various fluids and given to King Charles II for a 40-day period. Naturally, The Elixir did nothing and eventually The King died. But despite this ''dubious treatment'', the ''vogue'' of ''King's Drops'' became popular People. Purchased with ease, most cases of persons consuming the formula would continue (with mostly unverified effects). By the 18th Century, The Formulas was banned by more enlightened Medical Sources.