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Glass bottle used for tincture of belladonna, England, 1880-
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Glass bottle used for tincture of belladonna, England, 1880-
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Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade is a plant whose name suggests it is poisonous. However, the roots and leaves have medicinal qualities – the leaves are a narcotic to induce sleep, and can be used as a diuretic and as a muscle relaxant. The roots and leaves were also used for plasters to relieve aches and pains. The cobalt blue coloured glass was blown with a ridged design. It is thought that poison bottles had distinctive textures and colours so they could easily be identified by touch and by sight.

A tincture is an alcoholic solution of a medicine.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: narcotic; belladonna; Atropa belladonna; bottle; diuretic; Diuretics
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A633531
  • Photo number: L0058356
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