Capsicum (Cayenne Pepper)

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 [counterirritant; causing reddening of the skin]. [Remington's Practice of Pharmacy, Seventh Edition, 1926]

Date Made: before 1964

Maker: George Washington University. School of Pharmacy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

Subject: Crude DrugsIndigestion & Nausea Drugs

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine

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Credit Line: Gift of George Washington University, School of Pharmacy; Accession 259201 (1964)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-10904.018.01Accession Number: 259201Catalog Number: M-10904.018

Object Name: Crude DrugOther Terms: Crude Drug; Materia Medica; Drugs; Vegetable

Physical Description: cayenne pepper (drug material)glass (overall material)paper (label material)plastic (lid material)Measurements: overall: 15 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm; 5 29/32 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-dd3b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_873603

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