Summary
Hamamelidis unguent (ointment) made from dried witch-hazel leaves used in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia, circa 1900. Made: Duerdin & Sainsbury Pty Ltd Manufacturing Chemists. Used in treating haemorrhoids.
Physical Description
Dark brown glass medicine jar with paper label on side for Duerdin & Sainsbury - Hamamelidis unguent. Jar has broad, round base, slightly concave, straight sides and slightly recessed rim. Flat top fits over it so shallow sides of top are even with sides of jar. Has blue paper sealing strip (split) around join with lid. 1'3 full of very hard, dark brown ointment. Hamamelidis ungunt (ointment) is made from dried witch-hazel leaves.
Significance
Example of medicinals used in pharmacy of psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Duerdin & Sainsbury Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Circa 1900
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Label reads: "Ung Hamamelidis B.P./ Duerdin & Sainsbury/ Pty. Ltd. /Wholesale Druggists/ Melbourne." Small round label: "3/4 lb. Nett"
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
9.5 cm (Length), 12.5 cm (Height)
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References
Martindale. The extra pharmacopoeia, 26th ed. London. Pharmaceutical Press. 1972.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Medicinals & Drugs, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
