Dandelion Root

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Dandelion Root

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1994.1.314

Description

Rectangular box containing dried dandelion root, 1 oz.

Category

plant specimen

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1994.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Parke, Davis & Co.

Date made

circa 1897 - 1900

Time Period

Late 19th to early 20th century

Place

State/Province

Michigan

Country

USA

Continent

North America

Notes

Detroit, MI

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)