The "Bezoar", from the Persian "Padzahr" which preserves poison", is a Concretion which is formed in certain ruminant animals such as goats, chamois, ibexes... and sometimes in humans.
In antiquity thehe bezoar is renowned for its anti-poison properties in the same way as the unicorn horn.
Initially brought to Europe from India, it is from the 16th century that specimens from South America can be found in Europe.
In the literature we find medical writings from the 15th century.
A medical curiosity until the 18th century, the bezoar found its place in princely cabinets of curiosities.
The dictionary of the French Academy defined it in 1694 as a “stone generated in the body of an Indian animal” and specified that it was “sovereign against venom”.
As a remedy for poisoning, it was common to find bezoar powder in vials that were worn as a medallion.
Grated, it was mixed with water before being consumed.
Bezoars were frequently found in the collections of the most powerful European families.
We will cite for example, the "Chamber of art and wonders" of the House of Habsburg, many cardinals such as Burgos, Richelieu...
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