Clear glass shop round for Pennyroyal water, England, 1850-1900

Made:
1850-1900 in England
Bottle, clear glass, half full, for pennyroyal water, English

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Bottle, clear glass, half full, for pennyroyal water, English
Science Museum Group Collection
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Bottle, clear glass, half full, for pennyroyal water, English, late 19th century

The label ‘TR:PULEGII’ painted on the side of this bottle is the abbreviated Latin for pennyroyal water. Pennyroyal is a species of mint. Herbalists have used it since Roman times. Pennyroyal water is made from a strained infusion of leaves. It was used as a remedy for menstrual pains and ‘nervous and hysterical affections’. However, it was also used to induce abortion. These bottles were known as shop rounds. Pharmacies in the 1800s stored liquid preparations in them. The bottle is made from clear glass.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A632692
Materials:
bottle, glass, clear
Measurements:
overall: 235 mm 85 mm, .92kg
type:
shop round