Bark Sample, English Oak, Quercus robur (Fagaceae), India, 1880s

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Item ST 2635 Bark Sample - English Oak, Quercus robur (Fagaceae), India, 1880s

Summary

Glass jar with bark sample of English oak that can be used as a medicinal, astringent and antiseptic. An extract from the bark can also be used for tanning.
Part of the T.N. Mukharji Collection.

Physical Description

Glass jar with bark sample inside and paper label on outside of jar. Mercury chloride pesticide residues have been detected on this collection.

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Collection Names

T.N. Mukharji Collection
Collecting Areas

Sustainable Futures
Acquisition Information

Donation from Indian Government, 1887
Collector

T. N. Mukharji, pre 1887
Inscriptions

On label: 2635 / SCIENCE MUSEUM
Classification

Economic botany, Medicinals & drugs, Medicinals
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

125 mm (Height), 55 mm (Outside Diameter)
Keywords

Medicinal Plants, Oak or Beech Family (Fagaceae)

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Item ST 2635 Bark Sample - English Oak, Quercus robur (Fagaceae), India, 1880s

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