Historical information
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.
Physical description
Metal tongue depressor with rounded ends and a slight convex curve. Inscribed "EUPNINE VERNADE".
Inscriptions & markings
"EUPNINE VERNADE"
Subjects
References
- 'Tongue depressor' Similar item
- 'Metal Tongue Depressor - Heritage' Similar item.
- '19 August 1920 diary of Dr John Stewart Muir (1845-1938) of Selkirk' Mentions Eupnine Vernade, and a footnote details that it was a product used "For Bronchitis, Asthma, Emphysema and Bronchiectasis adjuvant in the treatment of Sequaelae of Influenza".
