Pharmacy : Chemicals, Medicines, and Cures From A to M
Object ID Number:
PH237
Object Name:
Bryonia
Manufactured from:
1880
Manufactured to:
1920
Description / History:
Bryonia 2x (White Bryony)
Distrubuted by Homeopathic Medicines and Physicians' Supplies, Philadelphia, PA

Bryonia is a plant, and the root has been used for medical purposes. The bryonia root contains a resin that possesses strong laxative properties, and therefore, the bryonia tablets were utilized as a laxative to relieve constipation. The clear glass bottle with bakalite screw top pictured above was mold blown and used for wholesale distribution.
Dimensions:
H–5 W–1.75 L–1.75 inches
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