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Polson Museum: Medical exhibits (photo diary)

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Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 7:15:05am PST

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The Polson Flathead Lake Museum in Polson, Montana, has some medical exhibits.

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P1540120 — Detail from the scale.

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Druggist

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P1540126 — Anise is an herb, and the seeds are used for upset stomach, intestinal gas, and as a diuretic to increase urine flow. Women may use anise to increase milk flow when nursing, treat menstrual discomfort, and to increase sex drive.

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Dental Chair

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Note: These photographs were taken on June 6, 2025.

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