Capsicum, African (Capsicum Fastigiatum), Powdered, U.S.P., No. 50, For Percolation

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer, or as found in contemporary medical literature, are:

For use internally as a gastric and intestinal stimulant. Externally it is much used as a rubefacient [produces redness and local irritation of the skin] and is the basis of numerous liniments and stimulating salves. [Remington's Practice of Pharmacy, Seventh Edition, 1926]

Date Made: ca 1921

Maker: Gilpin, Langdon and Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Maryland, Baltimore

Subject: Rubs, Liniments & OintmentsIndigestion & Nausea Drugs

Subject:

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Credit Line: Gift of Gilpin, Langdon and Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-01276Accession Number: 67238Catalog Number: M-01276

Object Name: pharmaceuticalcrude drugOther Terms: Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: glass (overall material)cork (lid material)paper (label material)powdered capsicum (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 7 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 18.0975 cm x 6.985 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5c6d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_719414

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