Provenance: private pharmacy museum
Lot information
"NATR. SULFUR. SICC.": refers to dry sodium sulfate, which is used as a laxative and choleretic. "AETHER ACETIC.": refers to acetic ether, which is used as an anesthetic and solvent. "PULV. IPECAC.": refers to ipecac powder used as an expectorant and emetic. "ACID. PHOSPHORD. DIL.": refers to dilute phosphoric acid used as a dietary supplement and in the treatment of phosphorus deficiency. "TINCT. PRUN. VIRGIN.": refers to the tincture of virgin plum tree, which is used as a sedative and antitussive. "AQUA ANETHI": refers to dill water, which is used for flatulence and indigestion. "OL. ANISI. BP": refers to aniseed oil, which is used for indigestion and as an expectorant. "TINCT. AURANTIL": refers to a tincture of orange peel used as a bitter tonic and for indigestion. "LIQ. AMON. CAUST.": refers to a caustic ammonia solution used as a strong irritant or cleaning agent. "SPIR. SINAPIS": refers to spirit of mustard, which is used in poultices and in rheumatic complaints as an irritant and warming agent. "LIQ. CAL. ACETIC.": refers to potassium acetate in solution, which is used as a diuretic and in the treatment of certain skin diseases. It also contains the "AMMON. BROMAT" and "ACID. HALLER" stands, for which it is not clear what they were used for.
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