Object ID Number:
PH135
Object Name:
Unguentum Iodatum
Type:
Stainless Iodized Ointment
Manufactured from:
1800
Manufactured to:
1900
Description / History:
19th century white ceramic medicine jar labeled Unguentum Lodatum.
Unguentum is a ammoniated and salicylated mercury ointment used in the 19th century for the treatment of syphilis. However, many patients succummed to mercury poison rather than the syphilis. This treatment was used until the early 20th century when it was replaced by arsenic as a treatment.
Unguentum is a ammoniated and salicylated mercury ointment used in the 19th century for the treatment of syphilis. However, many patients succummed to mercury poison rather than the syphilis. This treatment was used until the early 20th century when it was replaced by arsenic as a treatment.
Dimensions:
H–5.5 Dia–3.5 inches
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