The New Old Medicine

What is Anthos Apotheca?

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Antho- is a prefix derived from the Ancient Greek ἄνθος (anthos) meaning “flower” or “blossom”.

Apotheca” is a Latin and Greek word meaning “storehouse,” “repository,” or “store-room,” referring to a place where goods, such as wine or books, were kept or stored. From this term, the word “apothecary” developed, referring to a person who prepares and sells drugs and medicinal substances.

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