1/4 lb. Net Dandelion Root N.F. Powdered

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

1/4 lb. Net Dandelion Root N.F. Powdered

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.9.554

Description

Canister of Penick's Initial Line Tested Botanical Drugs - 1/4 lb. Net Dandelion Root N.F. Powdered

Category

plant specimen

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.9

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

S.B. Penick & Company

Date made

1914 - 1960

Time Period

Mid-20th century

Notes

Penick's Initial Line Tested Botanical Drugs

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Can

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Exhibition

Herbs of Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

In Irish folklore, the dandelion is a powerful plant with a wealth of uses and symbolic meanings. The leaves were often brewed into teas for liver and kidney health, while the roots were dried and used to ease digestion. (From "Herbs in Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore," Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, Jun 15 - Dec 31, 2024)