"Paris - 19th Century - Pillbox "
PARIS 19th Century, "DEROCHE in PARIS "
Around 1850
Crest serving as a cartouche for the phylactery
Surrounded by a wreath of flowering branches in three colors.
Pharmacy jar of extract from the root of the plant: sarsaparilla
Phylactery: "EXT. SALSAPAR"
Height: 18 cm
Fretel glued
A chip on the neck
Pharmacology:
Sarsaparilla extract was used for its properties:
Depurative (elimination of toxins)
Sudorific (promotes perspiration)
Diuretics
And sometimes as an adjuvant in the treatment of skin or rheumatic diseases
It was also used historically in the treatment of syphilis and other chronic conditions.
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