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Kinsman's Asthmatic Powder

Kinsman's Asthmatic Powder

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: To relieve the distress of asthmatic paroxysms
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
maker
Capital Drug Co., Inc.
Place Made
United States: Maine, Augusta
Physical Description
metal (container material)
stramonium,.25% (drug active ingredients)
lobelia herb (drug active ingredients)
ephedra (drug active ingredients)
skunk cabbage (drug active ingredients)
grindelia (drug active ingredients)
cascarilla (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 8.255 cm x 6.6675 cm
ID Number
2010.0213.010
accession number
2010.0213
catalog number
2010.0213.010
2010.0213.010
subject
Respiratory & Asthma Drugs
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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