File:Drug jar for cinchona bark, Italy, 1701-1730 Wellcome L0057626.jpg

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Drug jar for cinchona bark, Italy, 1701-1730
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Drug jar for cinchona bark, Italy, 1701-1730
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This earthenware jar was used to store cinchona bark. Cinchona was used to prevent heavy bleeding and diarrhoea but is better known as a source of quinine. The active ingredient of cinchona bark, quinine was used for pain relief and to prevent fevers but was primarily a treatment for malaria.

The jar is painted with the figures of the Christian Apostles (the twelve original followers of Jesus) and is believed to be from the Castelli region of Italy.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Castelli, Teramo, Abruzzi, Italy

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Keywords: Malaria; drug jar; Cinchona; Pharmacy; Quinine; diarrhoea
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A158234
  • Photo number: L0057626
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