Shop round for infusion of buchu
Clear glass shop round, with glass stopper and liquid contents with words 'Inf. Buchu' in black lettering on a gold three pointed shield, for infusion of buchu
From the Latin, infusum buchu, this liquid preparation was made from soaking a South African plant known as buchu, in water It was used as an antiseptic and and for the treatment of urinary conditions, colds, stomach ailments, rheumatism, gout and fever.
The use of buchu was known for hundreds of years before published records. The plant was brought to Europe in the 1800s and used in a number of remedies and pharmaceutical preparations.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Glass-ware
- Object Number:
- 1979-26 Pt93
- Materials:
- glass, paper (fibre product) and materia medica
- Measurements:
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overall: 200 mm 77 mm, 0.85 kg
- type:
- shop rounds
- credit:
- Gibson, John P