| Description | This is a clear glass bottle containing Pure Caffeine in powder form, sealed with a stopper. The label reads "Caffeine Pure. Dose: 1-5 grs.", indicating it once held pure caffeine. The cork stopper features a small red label printed in white ink with the inscription "J.J. Graham & Co., Chemist, Dublin." On the bottle, there is a white typewritten label stating "Caffeine Pure. Dose: 1-5 grs." The contents appear as a fine white powder inside the bottle.
Pure caffeine was historically used as a stimulant to combat fatigue, drowsiness, and headaches. It was commonly prescribed to increase alertness and counteract nervous exhaustion. In medical settings, caffeine was sometimes used to stimulate respiration and circulation, particularly in cases of fainting, overdose of depressants, or neonatal care. While caffeine remains widely used today, early pharmaceutical-grade formulations like this have been largely replaced by modern dosing methods in tablets, beverages, and medical injections.
Donated by Prof. FitzGerald. |