Tincture Collection

Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba
5855135 Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba; (add.info.: Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4990302 Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750

old bottle
illustration was published in 1895 lindeman catalogue

South America, Brazil, Para, Belem, herbal remedies for various ailments for sale in the Ver Oo Peso market on the docks in Belem in the Brazilian Amazon

Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo
3658024 Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO191219 Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Apothecarys shop, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg
STC214622 Apothecarys shop, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg, 1497 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brunschwig, Hieronymus (1450-c.1512); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cupping set, 19th century C017 / 3573
Cupping set in a wooden case with a red lining. The set comprises of six glass cups, two scarificators, a spirit burner, a syringe and a tincture bottle

Cholera Poster, prevention of Cholera, remedies recommended by Government from the anti-Cholera tincture depot

Flowers of Bryonia dioica C016 / 8754
Flowers of White Bryony, Bryonia dioicia. White bryony is a climbing plant with a large perennial taproot, native to Central and Southern Europe and the UK

Edwardian Bottles
A selection of bottles with corks, screwtops and stoppers, one of them containing red liquid with preserved fruit or pickes in it. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Four cats with toothache on a New Year card, quoting from Charles Dickens characters (Sairey Gamp, Mrs Harris, Betsy Prig and Tiny Tim) -- Its best to grin and bear it! Date: circa 1890s

Fruit press
illustration of fruit press

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Dying silk threads, illustration from the Encylopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72
XIR242809 Dying silk threads, illustration from the Encylopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1751-72 (engraving) (b&w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French

Hand swirling jar containing lactose tablets and herbal tincture, bottle of tincture nearby, close-up

Straining herbal infusion into glass bottle through funnel, close-up

Various Forms of the Juniper Herb

Peppermint and thyme tincture in bottle and pipette, and two glasses containing tincture diluted with water

Agastache foeniculum (Anise hyssop) in bowl, with wooden spoon

Rhizome and tincture from Dioscorea villosa, sliced rhizome from Dioscorea opposita (Shan yao), and sliced rhizome from Dioscorea hypoglauca (Bei xie), types of Yam

Dried bark, fresh bark, decoction and tincture made from Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) and used as medicinal herbal remedy

Making herbal tincture, straining mixture of vodka, peppermint, thyme, chamomile, yarrow, liqourice root into a bowl

Making herbal tincture, pouring vodka into jar holding peppermint, thyme, chamomile, yarrow, liquorice root

Herbal tincture F007 / 7567
Herbal tincture

Herbal tincture, conceptual image F007 / 7569
Herbal tincture, conceptual image

Tincture F007 / 7571
Tincture

Tincture F007 / 7570
Tincture

Patent medicines, early 20th century C016 / 4561
Patent medicines. Selection of some of the patent medicines sold by Alfred Barns Seelye (1870-1948) from a factory and laboratory next to his home in Abilene, Kansas, USA

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

HOUS2D-00055
Medicines of the 18th century recreated at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Lear / Nonsense / Vienna
There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna; When that did not agree, he took Camomile Tea, that nasty Old Man of Vienna

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"Discover the Healing Power of Tinctures: A Journey through South America's Herbal Remedies" Embark on a captivating journey to South America, specifically Brazil's enchanting city of Para, Belem. Here, amidst the vibrant streets and bustling markets, lies a treasure trove of traditional herbal remedies for various ailments. Step into an apothecary shop that echoes with centuries-old wisdom and explore the wonders of tinctures. Intriguing artifacts from around the world adorn this mystical space. Behold a glass bottle once containing anti-hysteria water crafted by the esteemed Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale in Florence between 1850-1920. Its delicate beauty transports you back in time to an era where alchemy met science. Next to it stands a painted wooden container that once held Thebaic Opium, evoking images of ancient healing rituals and mysterious cures. Britannia between Death and the Doctor s gazes upon you from an intriguing publication by Hannah Humphrey dating back to 1804 – a reminder that medicine has always been intertwined with art. Immerse yourself further into history as you admire Das Buch der Cirugia's depiction of an apothecary's shop in Strasbourg—an illustration filled with vials and potions promising relief from all afflictions. A collection of old bottles whispers tales untold—each one carrying secrets passed down through generations. Edwardian Bottles stand tall, preserving memories within their elegant curves—a testament to mankind's quest for well-being. Even four cats suffering from toothache grace a New Year card—a whimsical reminder that even our feline friends seek solace in natural remedies during times of discomfort. But it is not just history we encounter; practicality intertwines seamlessly within this narrative too. Witness a cupping set from the 19th century—a tool used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times—reminding us of the enduring power of holistic healing.