A round glass bottle (a) with a flat bottom that flares slightly before tapering to a short neck with a pronounced lip that is turned outward; the body of the bottle has the remnants of a red and white label; the glass stopper (b) is mushroom-shaped with a slight flared stem; the stem, which corres…
A round glass bottle (a) with a flat bottom that flares slightly before tapering to a short neck with a pronounced lip that is turned outward; the body of the bottle has the remnants of a red and white label; the glass stopper (b) is mushroom-shaped with a slight flared stem; the stem, which corresponds in length with the neck of the bottle, has a leak-proof ground surface which seals the bottle
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - bottle - Size: Length 12.1 cm x Diam. 5.5 cm
b - stopper - Size: Length 4.5 x Diam. 3.0 cm
Provenance
Used by either Dr. C. H. Bird or Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
Dates
1900
1920
circa 1900-1920
Material
glass: clear
paper: red; white
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A
Condition Remarks
There are traces of chipping and some minor stains on the inside surfaces of the bottle
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Catalog of Laboratory Apparatus and Scientific Instruments (JC-141)," copyright 1942 by CENCO (Central Scientific Company of Canada), p. 61 (similar to item 10425)
Research Facts
Coughs play a role in clearing irritants and infections from the body, but persistent coughing can be annoying. Grindelia robusta uses are best known for conditions such as cough, bronchitis, asthma, and swelling (inflammation) of the nose, sinuses, and throat. Grindelia robusta has been an important medicinal plant since pre-colonial times.
Grindelia robusta is both edible and medicinal and has been used in European and western herbology and in Native American medicine. Grindelia robusta is a great antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antibiotic. Grindelia robusta uses to make it a fabulous herb for any respiratory problem from asthma to bronchitis, emphysema and even whooping cough.
Because grindelia robusta is a great antibiotic and vulnerary (accelerates wound healing) it can be used topically on wounds, burns, insect bites, rashes, and even eczema (3). It can be used fresh as a poultice topically.