Kendal Black Drop
Kendal Black Drop
Kendal Black Drop (pronunciation: ken-dal black drop) is a historical medicine that was primarily used in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was a potent form of opium and was named after the town of Kendal, in Cumbria, England, where it was first produced.
Etymology
The term "Kendal Black Drop" is derived from the town of Kendal in Cumbria, England, where the medicine was first produced. The "Black Drop" part of the name refers to the dark, viscous nature of the medicine.
Composition
Kendal Black Drop was a concoction of opium, vinegar, and sugar. The opium was first dissolved in the vinegar, then the sugar was added to make the medicine more palatable. The resulting mixture was then reduced to a thick, black syrup.
Usage
Kendal Black Drop was used as a painkiller and sedative. It was also used to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia, diarrhea, and coughs. Due to its high opium content, it was highly addictive and its use was eventually discontinued.
Related Terms
- Opium: A narcotic drug that is derived from the unripe seedpods of the opium poppy.
- Cumbria: A county in North West England, where Kendal Black Drop was first produced.
- Painkiller: A drug or medicine given to reduce pain.
- Sedative: A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kendal Black Drop
- Wikipedia's article - Kendal Black Drop
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