Buckthorn Cordial, Scott & Bowne's

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maker: Scott and Bowne

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:; Especially recommended for habitual constipation and indigestion, and as a laxative and cathartic for children
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Robert Grodanz, David's Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

date made: 1883-1906

ID Number: 2002.0138.069
accession number: 2002.0138
catalog number: 2002.0138.069

Object Name: otc preparation
Other Terms: Drugs

Physical Description: rhamnus frangula (buckthorn) (drug active ingredients); paper (container material); glass (container material); metal (container material); twine (container material)
Measurements: overall: 7 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 19.05 cm x 5.3975 cm x 4.7625 cm

place made: United States: New York, New York City

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine; Health & Medicine; Balm of America

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Laxatives; Indigestion & Nausea Drugs

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BUCKTHORN CORDIAL, SCOTT & BOWNE'S

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