Glass specimen jar containing Strophanthus seeds, Gambia and east Africa (clear glass English jar), 1880-90s; a source of arrow poison, known as ouabain historically used in the treatment of heart failure, and used intravenously and orally in the treatment of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A667968
- Materials:
- glass, paper, Strophanthus and complete
- type:
- specimen jar and strophanthus
