File:Green glass 'poison' shop round for Morphine, Europe, 1701-1 Wellcome L0065139.jpg

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Green glass 'poison' shop round for Morphine, Europe, 1701-1
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Green glass 'poison' shop round for Morphine, Europe, 1701-1
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‘LIQ: MORPH. HDY’ is printed on this green ridged glass bottle. It is abbreviated Latin for “Solution of morphine”. Morphine was first isolated in 1803 by German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner (1783-1841). The name refers to Morpheus, the ancient Greek god of dreams. It is a powerful painkiller that also induces drowsiness and sleepiness and is still extensively used today.

Morphine’s use rose dramatically after the hypodermic needle was developed in the 1850s, which allowed it to be injected directly. Morphine is highly addictive. However, it was sometimes prescribed for alcohol or opium addiction.

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Place made: Europe

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Keywords: Poisons; Morphine; shop round; poison
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