Rhubarb Root Medicine Box - Yale University Library

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Description

Title: Rhubarb Root Medicine Box
Creator: Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Description: A metal box labeled 'Opt Rhubarb Root'. Rhubarb root was used for stomach and gastrointestinal issues, as well as to apply to ulcers to promote faster healing.
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume: Box 018

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: still image
Genre: Artifacts
Material: Metal, Paper
Subject (Name): Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic): Alternative Medicine
Homeopathy

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Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Identifiers

Object ID (OID): 17319774

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