Medicine

29-237-22

From: China | Jiangsu

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-237-22
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Jiangsu
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Description

枳椇子. Thorn seeds. Seeds of a high thorn, extensively grown in Jiangsu province, and used as a hedge tree; are inclosed in a pea-like pod; seeds flat, shining and resembling linseed of a dark color. Taken in infusion as a restorative after a drinking bout. From Jiangsu. Value at Zhenjiang, $34 per picul. One of a collection of samples of Chinese medicine, each in an individual glass jar sealed with cork top. Black and tan seeds and roots.

Credit Line Gift of R. Stewart Culin, pre-1903
Other Number 3837 - Other Number | CG98-1-72.22 - Found in Collection Number

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