A large pair of antique glass apothecary / pharmacy bottles with gold labels and ground glass stoppers, Continental, 19th century
"Spts. Menth Pip" in a medical or pharmaceutical context is an abbreviation for Spirits of Peppermint, which translates from the Latin as Spiritus Menthae Piperitae
The pharmacy abbreviation "Tinct. Cardam. Comp." translates to Compound Tincture of Cardamom.
tinct. (or tr): Tincture, which is a liquid medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.
cardam.: Cardamom (Cardamomi in Latin), referring to the dried seeds of the cardamom plant, used as a flavoring agent, aromatic, stomachic, and carminative.
comp. (or co.): Compound (composita in Latin), indicating that the preparation contains several ingredients.
Compound tincture of cardamom is a pleasant aromatic solution that has been traditionally used to help with various digestive problems, such as heartburn, indigestion, intestinal spasms, gas, and loss of appetite. It has also been used for coughs and sore throats.
MEASUREMENTS:
15" H x 5.5 "diameter
