Rectangular green clear glass bottle; three recessed panels each with embossed writing in glass; paper label on one flat side; long cylindrical neck intended for cork stopper; empty.
Rectangular green clear glass bottle; three recessed panels each with embossed writing in glass; paper label on one flat side; long cylindrical neck intended for cork stopper; empty.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection.
Hawker's // Balsam of // Tolu and wild cherry // a safe and reliable remedy for // Coughs, Colds // Bronchitis, Hoarseness, &c. // ... // The Hawker Medicine Co., // N.B.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A4-7 Box 2 Row B
Dimension Notes
Length: 13.2 cm. x Width: 5.2 cm. x Depth: 2.6 cm.
Condition Remarks
Overall coating of white substance; paper label discoloured, dog-eared and torn; substance inside bottom of bottle
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
A Native American medicinal staple, the bark of wild cherry is used for its medicinal properties; it is most commonly used to treat symptoms of respiratory ailments, such as colds and bronchitis; its sedative, drying, and expectorant properties make it a common ingredient in cough syrups; also used to treat pain and digestive disorders. Cherry bark is great at combating dry and irritable coughs. Overuse of cherry bark can be toxic.