| Reference Number | FC/8/23 |
| Title | Liquor Taka-Diastase Bottle |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Creator Name | J. J. Graham & Co. Limited, Pharmaceutical Chemists and Apothecaries, 1821-[] |
| Description | This is a bottle of Liquor Taka-Diastase. The small, cylindrical clear glass bottle features a cork stopper with a red paper label on top, printed in white ink with the inscription "J.J. Graham & Co., Chemist, Dublin." On the body of the bottle, there is a white typewritten label in black ink reading "Liq. Taka-Diastase. Dose: ½ - 1 dr." The bottom of the bottle is embossed with the number 7. The bottle contains a small amount of dark liquid.
Liquor Taka-Diastase was historically used in medicine as a digestive aid, particularly for individuals suffering from indigestion and conditions related to starch malabsorption. Taka-diastase is an enzyme preparation derived from fungal sources, primarily Aspergillus oryzae, which helps break down starches into simpler sugars, facilitating digestion. It was commonly prescribed for patients with weak digestion or gastric discomfort caused by insufficient enzymatic activity. Over time, more advanced enzyme supplements replaced its use in medical practice.
Donated by Prof. FitzGerald. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 115mm x 25mm |
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| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Medicine |
| Term | Pharmaceutical Preparations |