Rhinoceros Bezoar Pills

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

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.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young

ID Number: 1989.0711.47
accession number: 1989.0711
catalog 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 in; box: 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 5/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.6675 cm x 1.5875 cm; vial: 2 3/8 in x 5/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 1.5875 cm

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Foreign & Imported Products

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nmah_748936

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RHINOCEROS BEZOAR PILLS

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_748936