The correct Pharmacy Symbol

The Caduceus, the Rod of Asclepius, and the Bowl of Hygieia are three symbols that belong to Greek mythology. Over the millennia their meaning has often been confused and often interchanged until they overlap. The caduceus is depicted with 2 snakes intertwined along with a stick and with 2 wings at the top end. It is the symbol of Hermes and therefore should represent the symbol of trade. Over time, however, the caduceus has been misused as a symbol of medicine by various medical societies and organizations. The real symbol of medicine is actually the staff of Asclepius, represented by a single snake tangled along with a stick and without wings. Finally, the symbol of the Pharmacy: the Bowl Of Hygieia was used for the first time by the Parisian pharmacy society in 1796 in a coin. The symbol has since been used worldwide by various pharmacy societies and organizations.