Three lidded jars labelled 'Ex Cathol', 'Ex Gramin' and 'S Nitr: Dep:'

Date
(Early 19th Century)
 Description
Three lidded jars labelled 'Ex Cathol', 'Ex Gramin' and 'S Nitr: Dep:'
Ex Cathol comprises many ingredients - universally used as a purgative; Ex Gramin derives from the root of couch grass - believed to open obstructions of the liver, spleen, ureter and womb; Sal Nitram Depuratum abbreviates to S Nitr: Dep:, otherwise known as saltpetre - used as a gargle and diuretic.
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Object detail

Date
(Early 19th Century)
Medium
glazed earthenware with underglaze painting
Measurements
14.0 x 7.7 cm (MHM01725.1-2 and MHM01725.3-4)
21.5 x 11.9 cm (MHM01725.5)
Accession Number
MHM01725
Credit line
Previously the University of Melbourne Collection, acquired from Kozminsky's
Inscriptions
inscriptions ▫ 'EX CATHOL' ▫ jar 1
inscriptions ▫ 'EX GRAMIN' ▫ jar 2
inscriptions ▫ 'S NITR: DEP:' ▫ jar 2
Object Type
pharmacology/medication
equipment
Medical History Museum Category
Pharmaceutical History
Museum
Medical History Museum

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