Improved Dental Capsicum Plaster, c. 1886

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Title

Improved Dental Capsicum Plaster, c. 1886

Date

1886

Description

Capsicum (red pepper or chili pepper) is an herb, the fruit of which is used to make a variety of medicinal products, like this one for easing toothaches and other dental pain.

Identifier

#12

Rights

Courtesy of UNMC College of Dentistry, through the support of the Dental Museum Fund and curated by Dr. Stanton D. Harn

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