File:Drug jar used for Poppy Conserve, England, 1670-1740 Wellcome L0058378.jpg

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Drug jar used for Poppy Conserve, England, 1670-1740
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Drug jar used for Poppy Conserve, England, 1670-1740
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This drug jar has the label “C: PAP: ERR” which stands for Conserva Papaveris Erraticis, commonly known as “poppy conserve”. This opium-based preparation was used as pain relief and to induce sleep. It was also used to help treat pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining between the lungs and ribcage.

Drug jars have a number of different design motifs and decorative styles which can help date the objects. This relatively crudely executed design is typical of numerous English jars of the period. The winged cherub is a common feature and the jar also features a songbird motif in blue and white.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: drug jar; Pharmacy

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A634432
  • Photo number: L0058378
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