Rhinoceros Bezoar Pills

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For the treatement of abscess, carbuncle and tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands. Also used successfully in the treatment of women's mastitis.

3.125 grams orally each time. To be taken with boiled water.

Not indicated for pregnant women.

Maker: China National Tea and Native Produce Import and Export Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Foreign & Imported Products[NO SUBJECT]

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1989.0711.47Accession Number: 1989.0711Catalog Number: 1989.0711.47

Object Name: otc preparation

Measurements: overall: 6.4 cm x 1.7 cm x 1.7 cm; 2 1/2 in x 11/16 in x 11/16 inbox: 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 5/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.6675 cm x 1.5875 cmvial: 2 3/8 in x 5/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 1.5875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-9797-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_748936

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