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Albarello drug jar used for Balsam of the Philosophers, Ital
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Albarello drug jar used for Balsam of the Philosophers, Ital
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The drug once stored in this jar has its origins in alchemy. Called the ‘Balsam of Wisdom or Philosophers’, it was expensive and highly sought after. Used as a protector from plague, the balsam contained a secret oil of philosophers. Also known as ‘Oil of Brick’, ‘Oil of Philosophers’ was obtained by subjecting a brick soaked in oil – usually olive oil – to distillation at high temperatures.

Apart from plague, the resulting balsam could be used for pretty much anything, including fevers, nosebleeds, gout, stones in the bladder, wounds, aches, pains and paralysis.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Veneto, Italy

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Keywords: Gout; stone; Fever; drug jar; Paralysis; Pharmacy; balsam; Alchemy; Plague
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A631936
  • Photo number: L0058333
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