Tamara Larix Bon Bon

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maker: McKesson and Robbins; F. Crosby

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:; For the cure of constipation and liver diseases and thereby for the prevention of headache, dyspepsia, cerebral congestion, biliousness, piles, etc., etc. Cures constipation and thus prevents congestion of the brain, apoplexy, insanity, convulsions. It is almost a cure for sea sickness.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edward Mogull

Date made: 1872-1883

ID Number: MG.M-12151.15
accession number: 271464
catalog number: M-12151.15

Object Name: otc preparation
Other Terms: Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: larix pinus lambertiana (drug active ingredients); tamarind (drug active ingredients); cassia fistula (drug active ingredients)
Measurements: overall: 2.2 cm x 6 cm x 5.1 cm; 7/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 in; overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 in; 6.35 cm x 5.3975 cm x 2.54 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; Blood & Liver Drugs; Nerve & Brain Drugs

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TAMARA LARIX BON BON

National Museum of American History

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