A rectangular glass bottle wrapped in translucent paper that has been torn and repaired with pieces of transparent tape; bottle is capped with a threaded metal cap and has a paper label on the front.
A rectangular glass bottle wrapped in translucent paper that has been torn and repaired with pieces of transparent tape; bottle is capped with a threaded metal cap and has a paper label on the front.
Front: "100 G.C.P No. 270 // EMMENAGOGUE // No. 4 // G.C. PILLS // Ergot [illeg.] (Bonje [illeg.]) 1 gr. // Ext. C [illeg.] ton Root Bark 1 gr. // Aloin - - 1/5 gr. // Ferrous Sulplhate // Exsiccated - 1 gr. // DOSE – 1 to 3 pills as directed // by the physician // C774541 // PARKE, DAVIS & CO. // WALKERVILLE, ONTARIO // O "; back: "Ctm // 1.55"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A5-5 Box 1 Row A
Length
10.0 cm
Width
4.3 cm
Depth
3.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Paper wrapper is torn in several places, some of which have been repaired with transparent tape; two spots of dark brown stain on right side.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Reference Comments
Wikipedia
Parke-Davis Lot Numbering System
Research Facts
Emmenagogues are defined in herbal medicine as herbs capable of stimulating the menstrual flow even when it is not due, and are also to be avoided during pregnancy. For centuries, they have been colloquially defined as “herbs for delayed menses,” sometimes a euphemism for eliminating an unwanted pregnancy.
Emmenagogues (also spelled emmenagogs) are herbs which stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus; some stimulate menstruation. Women use emmenagogues to stimulate menstrual flow when menstruation is absent for reasons other than pregnancy, such as hormonal disorders or conditions like oligomenorrhea (light menses). They can also be used to stimulate menstruation when a woman desires to control the timing, e.g. ensure she is period-free for a special event such as a wedding or vacation, or to bring regularity to an otherwise irregular menstrual cycle.
According to Riddle,these herbs were also used to assist women whose menstruation was "delayed", for the reason that they had conceived. There are a large number of substances which can act as emmenagogues. Many, such as Mentha pulegium, European pennyroyal, or Tansy, may, as a tea, bring on menses, but if taken later in pregnancy, in strong or concentrated doses, such as Pennyroyal or Tansy oil, pose serious medical hazards including organ damage or incomplete abortions. Rue, Ruta graveolens or Peganum harmala, are other commonly available emmenagogues which can result in serious harm