Bottle of compound cerebral sedative, London, England,1891-1970

Made:
1871-1970 in London
maker:
Parke, Davis and Company Limited
Bottle of compound cerebral sedative, by Parke,Davis and Co

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Bottle of compound cerebral sedative, by Parke,Davis and Co
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Bottle of compound cerebral sedative, by Parke,Davis and Co., English

A ‘cerebral sedative’ medication is contained in this glass bottle. It was manufactured by American firm Parke, Davis and Company in London. Adults were instructed to take ‘half to one fluid drachms’ diluted in water. This is equivalent to about a teaspoonful. The cerebral sedative was meant to calm the mind and relieve stress and anxiety. It acted upon the cerebellum. This part of the brain is responsible for motor skills and, to some extent, emotions. The sedative was typical of stress-relieving remedies sold ‘over the counter’ in chemists across the country during the 20th century.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A662070
Materials:
glass and metal
Measurements:
overall: 125 mm 45 mm, .19kg
type:
bottle