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TitleDr Gregory’s Stomachic Powder medicine bottle
Date[19th century]
TermArtefact
FormatArtefact
Description Of ItemDr Gregory’s Stomachic Powder or Compound Rhubarb Powder, prepared by Duncan, Flockhart & Co. A common nineteenth-century antacid, stomachic and cathartic developed by James Gregory (1753-1821). Contains powdered Turkey rhubarb (rheum palmatum), magnesium oxide and ginger. Prescribed for indigestion, acidity, heartburn and irregular bowels.
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