| Description | This is an amber glass stoppered bottle. It features a damaged white plastic wrap on the lid and an orange label with black ink writing stating: “Poison. Specially Purified Anaesthetic Chloroform. Answers all recognised tests for purity and stability. Store in a cool, dark place. J. F. Macfarlan & Co., 8 Elstree Way, Boreham Wood, Herts. Also in Edinburgh. Made in Great Britain. Filled…” The bottle is empty, with signs of wear and tear present.
Chloroform, a sweet-smelling liquid, was historically used as an anaesthetic to induce unconsciousness during surgeries. However, due to its potential health risks, including liver and kidney damage, and the availability of safer alternatives, its use in medicine has significantly declined. |