Damiana Extract Bottle

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Damiana Extract Bottle

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2023.2.339

Description

Empty amber-colored glass bottle of damiana liquid extract

Context

Turnera diffusa, better known as Damiana. This powerful little shrub has a rich history in folk medicine and is believed to boost stamina and arousal, regulate menstruation, and even ease menopause symptoms. It was also traditionally used to treat bladder and urinary issues.

Collection

Alan and Lorraine Warren Collection

Category

containers, medicine bottles

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2023.2

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hance Brothers & White

Time Period

Late 19th to early 20th century

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottle

Height

5 in

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

This collection of medicine and pharmacy bottles, gifted by Alan and Lorraine Warren, is an important addition to the Museum's holding of Philadelphiana; nineteen of the twenty bottles are marked "Philadelphia," either in full or in abbreviation.