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| 1830: The first American industry in medicine herbs is carried on by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers. This industry begins about 1820, commercially important by 1830 and hits its peak in 1860s, then wanes at the close of the century." Medicinal herb use has again bcome popular in the later part of the 20th century, grown to a billion dollar industry. Reference
1830: Portable Medicine Cabinet photo: Reference.
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