jar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23738
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.80
- Description
- Clear glass jar with metal screw lid; orange paper label with 3 chinese characters. Whitish colored powder inside. Artifact is fifth item from left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to "sulphur / sulfur" "end or powder". When adjusted for English translation, product is "Sulfer/sulfer powder". Sulphur / Sulfur powder is used to kill parasites and relieve itching and counteract toxic pathogen for external application, tonify kidney fire and strengthen yang for internal application. Indications: A. Scabies, tinea, eczema, deep rooted carbuncle of yin type, sores and ulcers; B. Impotence, cold wheezing, constipation due to deficiency cold.