This Beaver Secretion Was Thought to Cure Ailments

Beavers secrete a substance known as castoreum, which they use to keep their fur waterproof. This made them a target for medieval doctors who used it as a remedy for ulcers, fevers and even rheumatism.

From the Series: Wild Castles: Heidelburg

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