University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Pharmacy, General
Classification
Pharmacy
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Pharmacy, General
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacy, Dermatology
Accession Number
1980.18.5
Description
Cylindrical clear glass bottle with a narrow neck and a glass stopper with faceted edges; white enamel with gold border and black text curved label affixed to bottle; empty with few black crystals on the bottom of the bottle; stopper stuck in neck.
Cylindrical clear glass bottle with a narrow neck and a glass stopper with faceted edges; white enamel with gold border and black text curved label affixed to bottle; empty with few black crystals on the bottom of the bottle; stopper stuck in neck.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mr. Myron Swartz.
Dates
1850
1880
circa 1850-1880
Material
glass: clear
paper: white
ink: black
crystalline substance: black
Inscriptions
Printed on paper label: "OL. SASSAF."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A4-2
Length
8.5 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 8.5 cm
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Books
Reference Comments
"The Canadian Formulary," Univ. of Toronto Press, 1933;
Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 27th edition.
Peter Squire, "Companion to the Latest Edition of the British Pharmacopœia," (J. & A. Churchill, 1899), https://books.google.ca/books?id=0Vw3AAAAMAAJ&dq=ol.+rosmar&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Research Facts
"The volatile oil is distilled from the root of sassafras varifolium (Salisbury); the oil may solidify in whole or in part on standing and in this case it should be warmed and thoroughly mixed before dispensing; physical properties: oil of sassafras occurs as a yellow or reddish-yellow liquid.""Seldom given internally, though it has been used as a flavouring agent; large doses of sassafras oil cause fatty changes in the liver and kidneys; it has been used to destroy pediculi [lice], but more effective agents are available; it was recommended that sassafras oil be prohibited for use in foods as a flavouring agent."
Used for scenting soaps, as an aromatic, stimulant, diaphoretic (induce sweating); used together with other medicines to treat chronic rheumatism, syphilis, and chronic cutaneous (skin) diseases.