Benzedrine inhaler containing amphetamine, lavender and menthol

Made:
1901-1950 in England

Plastic nasal Benzedrine inhaler with contoured end for insertion and plastic cap. Benzedrine consits of the ingredients amphetamine, oil of lavender and menthol. It would have been used as a nasal decongestant.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A647739
Materials:
glass
type:
inhaler and amphetamine
credit:
Wellcome Trust