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Compound Laxative with Strychine

Compound Laxative with Strychine

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Currently not on view
Object Name
Homeopathic Preparation, Vial of
Other Terms
Homeopathic Preparation, Vial of; Pharmaceutical; Tablets
Date made
1975
maker
Boericke & Tafel
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description
strychine sulfate 1/60 gr. (overall material)
aloin 1/4 gr. (overall material)
belladonna 1/8 gr. (overall material)
cascara 1/4 gr.... (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11.5 cm x 2.4 cm; 4 17/32 in x 15/16 in
ID Number
MG.311682.0638
accession number
311682
catalog number
311682.0638
Credit Line
Gift of Boericke and Tafel Pharmacy
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Data Source
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