Antique Italian Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Druggist Jars
These antique porcelain apothecary druggist jars come in stylish white and their ornate design is almost reminiscent of the classic Medici urn. Complete with lid. Labels written in Gothic type. Mark underside of foot: BC. Early 20th century. 12 jars in total. $250 each. Repairs noted on some jars.
“Lavanda” (360View) = lavender, a medicinal herb famous for its fragrance and traditionally used to treat anxiety, depression, and fatigue
“Aconito” (360View)= aconite or monkshood; owing to its toxic alkaloids also known as queen of poisons
“Enula” (360View)= elecampane, a medicinal herb whose root is traditionally used to treat lung diseases
“Erisimo” (360View)= hedge mustard, also known as singer’s plant for its for its traditional use to treat voice and respiratory ailments
”Curcuma” (360View)= yellow root, also known as turmeric, used as a spice and also as a herbal medicine for digestive and inflammatory ailments
“Edera” (360View)= ivy leaf, a medicinal herb traditionally used for bronchitis
“Ibisco” (360View)= hibiscus, its strikingly beautiful big red flower makes for a great herb tea known to promote relaxation and ease anxiety
“Cardo” (360View)= thistle, milk thistle as one of the most important medicinal herbs in this family is traditionally used for liver-related diseases
“Fumarin” (360View)= a derivative of coumarin known to act as an anticoagulant (thins blood) and rodenticide (kills rodents)
“Artemisia” (360View)= mugwort, an aromatic herb of the daisy family traditionally used for an upset stomach or intestinal conditions
“Mirto” (360View)= myrtle; in Italy, fresh myrtle berries are used to create a legendary digestive liqueur: the Liquor of Sardinia
“Erica” (360View)= an evergreen flowering shrub, also referred to as winter heather