| Description | This is a clear glass, cork-stoppered bottle of Oleum Eucalypti P.B. (Eucalyptus oil). It now contains residue of its original content. It has a paper label describing its former contents as follows, in black ink writings: “P2743RC47 Evans Oleum Eucalypti P.B. Evans Medical Supplies (Ireland) Ltd., Distillery Road, Dublin.” On the other side, towards the bottom, it has a smaller label attached, reporting in black ink: “EVANS NET 2 OZ.” On the bottom, it is embossed with “VIII 3 OZ".
This is eucalyptus oil, which is derived from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. It is known for its strong, camphoraceous scent and is used for its medicinal properties. Eucalyptus oil is commonly used as a decongestant, antiseptic, and in some cases, as a flavouring agent. It contains a high percentage of cineole (eucalyptol), which is responsible for its therapeutic effects. |