Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary
  • Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary
  • Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary
  • Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary
  • Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary

Camphorated oil - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary

€20.00

Camphorated oil

Antique pharmacy bottle 

Apothecary vial 

EMPTY but cap is blocked and bottle will not open

Description

Antique pharmacy bottle

Camphorated oil

Camphor oil was a mixture of olive oil, sweet almonds and powdered camphor that was used for enemas, injections into the genitals, ears and nose, and to soak dressings, etc.

Camphor-based products were promoted by Raspail in the 19th century and were widely used in pharmacies until the 1930s..

Apothecary flask 

Height: 7.5cm Diameter: 3.5cm

EMPTY but cap is blocked and bottle will not open