Persian physicians Rhazes (860–932CE) and Avicenna (980–1037CE) mentioned coffee in specialised writings, describing its medicinal properties. Although caffeine took centuries to find its way to Europe, it was quickly found to have medicinal value. Coffee has been mentioned in medical journals since the beginning of the eighteenth century, emphasising its capacity for nervous and vasomotor stimulation. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class of psychoactive drugs. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Pfizer acquired David G Bull in 1984.Small clear glass ampoule with black printed text on surface containing the amber coloured liquid of 2 grains in 1 cc Hermette Caffeine.caffeine, medical history, medicine, stimulants, stimulant, stimulant drugs

The main ingredients in this medicine are paracetamol, codeine, diphenhydramine and caffeine which when used in combination relieve acute pain. An empty cardboard cylinder with a plastic lift of lid that contained 'Propain' tablets for pain relief.Front: PROPAIN / A.P.C. / SYNERGISED TABLETS /CAUTION USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIRECTIONS/ Back:: ADULTS 2 tablets every 3 hours,/ ...... CONTENTS 40 TABLETS / EACH TABLET CONTAINS ./......... H.C. ........Ltd. MELBOURNE.pharmacy, medicines, aspirin tablets, pain relief, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

A storm in a coffee cup is brewing on busy Diamond Creek Road. Every time a motorist stops for a morning caffeine fix, six lanes of traffic grind to a standstill. Sensors installed at St Sava Serbian Church trigger traffic lights which allow the car in the carpark to enter traffic.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, coffee stop, diamond creek road, nillumbik council, st sava serbian orthodox church

Pain medication c 1963Codral orange glass bottle with green and white label 50 tablets and black plastic lid. Caution S2 To be used strictly as directed. Keep out of the reach of children Codral 50 tablets Each tablet contains Aspirin Paracetamol Caffeine Codeine phosphate For the relief of nervous and muscular pain Dose Warnings Burroughs Wellcome & Co (Australia) Ltd Rosebery NSW medicine, pain relief

Advertisement for Vincent's A.P.C. in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Vincent's A.P.C., a drug containing aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine, used to 'relieve pain and nervous depression'. It was banned in Australia in 1979 due to possible kidney complications.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, vincents apc, pain relief

Believed to have been acquired from Dr Frank Forster. Eupnine Vernade was a product used in the early 20th century for the treatment of bronchitis, asthma, emphysema and bronchiectasis adjuvant in the treatment of sequaelae of influenza. It contained 10% caffeine iodide, and "exerts an intense action on the respiratory tract, stimulating the bronchial secretion and facilitating expectoration. It regulates and strengthens the heart, contracts the blood vessels of the splanchnic area, but dilates those of the heart and lung. It "also exerts a powerful diuretic action, thus diminishing the strain on the heart." This tongue depressor, therefore, also functions as a form of medical advertising.Metal tongue depressor with rounded ends and a slight convex curve. Inscribed "EUPNINE VERNADE"."EUPNINE VERNADE"examination, advertising

These Carbocine tablets are used for Travel Sickness. The packaging includes the following text - "This tube contains twelve Carbocine tablets, each containing 2.0000 grs Carbromal, 0.0046 gr Hyoscine Hydrobromide, 1.0000gr Caffeine. CAUTION: It is dangerous to exceed the stated dose. ADULTS: Take one or two tablets one hour before commencement of travel; then one tablet every four hours if necessary. CHILDREN OVER SEVEN YEARS: one half adult dose, not more thant two tablets should be taken during 24 hours CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN YEARS: As directed by a physician.This vial is an example of chemicals used fo prevent or control travel sickness in the 20th century. It is also an example of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.Plastic vial, leaflet and cardboard package. Vial once contained Carbocine pills for prevention of all forms of travel sickness. Made by Kingsgrove Laboratories Pty Ltd Sydney."KINGSGROVE LABORATORIES PTY. LTD. SYDNEY" , "1 C 3"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, travel sickness medication, pharmaceutical, carbocine, kingsgrove laboratories pty ltd sydney, these carbocine tablets are used for travel sickness. the packaging includes the following text -, "this tube contains twelve carbocine tablets, each containing, 2.0000 grs carbromal, 0.0046 gr hyoscine hydrobromide, 1.0000gr caffeine.

This kit most likely originates from the late 1950s. The enclosed St Johns Ambulance first aid guide was published in 1955 (the 8th impression of the 40th Edition). It belonged to Doug Twaits , presumably first when he lived in Kew; while a residence in Kew is not recorded in biographical information about him, this too would most likely have occurred in the late 1950s after he returned from Papua New Guinea and before he lived in Essendon. Twaits had previously lived in Emerald, and would return later in life. The first aid book was not originally included in the kit and may not be contemporaneous with the box it is now stored in. However, based on the items stored within the kit it is unlikely to originate from much later, and it most likely did originate at a similar time to the enclosed book. In particular, Dex Powder was banned in the 1970s due to health risks, placing a hard limit on how late it could be from.This kit represents the state of home healthcare in the mid-20th century.The metal box is a rectangular prism in two equal halves, one painted blue and the other red. The blue side - the front - features a cross and text announcing it as a home first aid kit. On the left are two hinges connecting the two parts; on the right is a metal clasp closing the box. A carrying handle is attached to the top of the box, on the red rear section. The box still contains many elements of the first aid kit itself: - Three first aid guidebooks (a 283-page textbook published by St Johns Ambulance Association, a 27-page booklet published by Smith & Nephew, and a 15-page booklet published by Savlon) - Tubes of "strangulator tubing," cotton wool, boracic (boric) acid, sodium bicarbonate, and salt tablets - Vials of Sal Volatile (smelling salts), Acriflavine antiseptic, calamine lotion, castor oil, and benzethonium chloride germicide. - Five sachets of Bex Powder (a mix of caffeine, aspirin, and phenacetin) - A cardboard box containing a squeeze tube of 'Portex Medicated Plastic Skin' (likely a combination painkiller and liquid bandage) - A carboard box containing an eye dropper - Several bandages - A eye dust remover - A plastic cupBox: "Home Safety / FIRST AID KIT" Black Book: "FIRST AID / TO THE INJURED / THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION" Black Book, handwritten inside cover: "D. TWAITS / 101 BARKERS ROAD / KEW" Red Booklet, Front Cover: "FIRST AID / S&N" Red Booklet, Rear Cover: "S&N / Published by / SMITH & NEPHEW LTD / Welwyn Garden City, Herts., England / Manufacturers of / Elastoplast Products / Gypsona P.O.P. Bandages / Surgical Dressings, etc. / PRINTED IN ENGLAND 893EL" Blue Booklet: "HANDBOOK OF / FIRST AID / 'Savlon'"medical & health, 1950s