Victorian Era Cooking
Another interesting aspect of Victorian Era cooking and home remedies is the extensive yet remarkably casual use of opium. In nineteenth century Britain, opium was like aspirin for Victorians. It was used frequently and without restriction, and was sold at any corner shop. Although eventual restriction occurred, it was still viewed as a non-threatening, effective product to use in home remedies and recipes.
For information on some significant recipes in Victorian cooking, see https://britishfoodhistory.com/tag/victorian-era/.