Old apothecary jar with the label "E Aconitum" in glazed ceramic marked IVIO (?).
Under the Ancien Régime, the apothecary prepared, possessed, and distributed drugs useful for health.
Aconitum, also known as monkshood, is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants that offer magnificent blooms primarily in late summer and autumn. These plants are distinguished by their majestic clusters of blue or purple flowers, which blossom from August to October, bringing a touch of color and elegance to gardens.
Traditional/ethnobotanical uses: extracts from Aconitum species were administered orally in traditional medicine to reduce fever associated with colds, pneumonia, laryngitis, croup, and asthma; for pain, inflammation, and high blood pressure; as a diuretic; to induce sweating; to slow the heart rate; and for sedation...
This item is in good condition (note: a tiny chip on the rim, see photo, and some age-related crazing in the glaze).
It is a lovely collector's item that would, for example, adorn a cabinet of curiosities.
Dimensions: height 13 cm, rim diameter 6 cm, base 7.5 cm, weight 227 g.
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