University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Classification
Pharmacy, General
Accession Number
1984.6.17
Description
Clear cylindrical glass jar with black metal screw-on lid with cream paper label affixed to jar with black text describing contents; contents are pale orange-yellow translucent flakes; sealed closure.
Clear cylindrical glass jar with black metal screw-on lid with cream paper label affixed to jar with black text describing contents; contents are pale orange-yellow translucent flakes; sealed closure.
On label: "UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO // PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORY // Tragacanth Aleppo // Ribbons
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A5-3 Box 1
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Website
Reference Comments
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragacanth
Research Facts
Used as a demulcent (relieves irritation), diarrhea, coughs and burns. Made of dried sap, it is mainly for external use. It is still used as a thickener in pharmaceuticals. Can be a water-soluble gum turned into a gel, a paste (topical treatment), or a powder.