University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Mental Health
Classification
Mental Health
Mental Health, Treatment
Pharmacy, General
Accession Number
1969.24.4
Description
Empty rectangular clear glass bottle with faceted sides, narrow rectangular cream paper label on one side, embossed on two sides and broken cork stuck in opening; label with hand written brown ink; mould lines visible; embossed on two sides.
Empty rectangular clear glass bottle with faceted sides, narrow rectangular cream paper label on one side, embossed on two sides and broken cork stuck in opening; label with hand written brown ink; mould lines visible; embossed on two sides.
Printed on label: "Tinct. Valerian // From J. HOWARTH, Chemist and Druggist, // 243 Yonge Street, Toronto."; embossed on sides: "J. F. LYON // SOLE // PROPRIETOR"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A7-11
Permanent Location Notes
Stored in medicine chest 1969.24.1
Length
3.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Height
10.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Interior bottom stained brown, paper with minor stains from product and age
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Internet
Document
Reference Comments
“Canadian Notes” The Chemist and Druggist: A Weekly Trade Journal vol. XXXVI, 1890. https://books.google.ca/
“Samuel Howarth Dead,” The Globe January 18, 1909.
Valerian - WedMD
Research Facts
This bottle contained an extract of valerian, a root used to treat insomnia. It has also been used to treat anxiety, headaches, hysterical states, and muscle or joint pain. It was prepared by John Howarth, a druggist in Toronto until 1890. His son, Samuel Howarth, continued the business until his death in 1909. Presumably, this bottle predates the death of John Howarth in 1890. It also contains some dried residue that has stained the bottle.