Antipyrina Knorr - Pharmacy jar - Herbalism - Apothecary bottle

€65.00

Antipyrina Knorr

Named after its German discoverer: Ludwig Knorr

Pharmacy jar - Herbalism - Apothecary bottle

Late 19th century

Description

Antipyrina Knorr

Named after its German discoverer: Ludwig Knorr

Pharmacy jar - Herbalism - Apothecary bottle

Late 19th century

Mouth-blown glass, as the depression of the cane's pontil remains under the jar.

Black, red and gold label glued to the inside of the jar.

Tin stopper.

Antipyrin was created in 1883 by Ludwig Knorr as a substitute for quinine, also known as phenazone. Initially, it was a quinine substitute, then an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (designed to reduce fever), and was also used for its soothing effects on headaches. It was the first synthetic drug to be created, rather than obtained from natural elements such as plants or bark.

Antipyrin remained the world's most widely used medicine until aspirin dethroned it in the early years of the twentieth century.

Diameter 10cm. Height with cap 24cm

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