Details

Medicine Id:

1741


Generic Name:

Quassia


Brand Name:

Quassia


Scientific Name:

Quassia


Molecular Structure:


Typical Uses:

The wood is used as medicine. Quassia is used for treating an eating disorder called anorexia, indigestion, constipation, and fever. It is also used to rid the intestines of various kinds of worms; as a tonic or purgative; and as a mouthwash. Some people apply quassia directly to the scalp for lice.


Manufacturer:

Parke, Davis & Co.


Drug Class:

Supplement


Expiration Date:

0


Product Number:

378


Dosage Form:

Oral solution


Packaging:

Glass bottle


Quantity:

4oz


Manufacture Location:

Detroit, Michigan


Ingredients:

Volatile oil, quassin, gummy extractive pectin, woody fibre, tartrate and sulphate of lime, chlorides of calcium, and sodium, various salts such as oxalate and ammoniacal salt, nitrate of potassa and sulphate of soda.


Is Controlled:

Not Controlled


Molecule Viewer:


Object:

Object Id:

1849


Accession Number:

NA


Name Title:

Quassia N.F. Fluid Extract


Description:

Quassia N.F. Fluid Extract manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co. from Detroit, Michigan, USA, in a old, clean-labeled glass bottle.


Keywords:

Quassia N.F. Fluid Extract | Parke Davis & Co. | Glass bottle |


Height:

13


Width:

4.5


Depth:

0


Object Type:

Medicine


Timeframe:

Early 20th Century


Object Condition:

Old, clean-labeled glass bottle that is half full in quantity


Quantity:

1


Procurement Info:

Not Provided


Curator Notes:

Not Provided


Location In Storage:

Kept dry at room temperature


Object Number:

1754


Date Added:

04/02/2019


Date Collected:

12/31/1969


Main Image:

Default.jpg

Collection:

Original Museum Collection

Collection # 1 | 1821 Objects

Collection Description

Pharmacy objects, textbooks, diplomas. graphics, materia medici and prepared medicines.

Curator: Michael Harris Email: michaelharris845@gmail.com

Status: Cataloging


Donor:

ID Name Email Phone Address Details
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Added By:

ID Type Username
59 collectionManager Mohammed.islam2