Warburg's tincture
Warburg's Tincture
Warburg's Tincture (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrbɜːrgz ˈtɪŋktʃər/) is a historical pharmaceutical preparation named after Dr. Carl Warburg, a 19th-century British physician. The etymology of the term is derived from the surname of its inventor, Dr. Carl Warburg, and the Latin word 'tinctura', meaning 'dyeing'.
Description
Warburg's Tincture was a concentrated compound used primarily as an antipyretic and antimalarial agent. It was composed of over 20 different herbs and chemicals, including quinine, rhubarb, and camphor, among others. The tincture was known for its bitter taste and was typically administered orally.
History
Warburg's Tincture was developed in the mid-19th century by Dr. Carl Warburg. It was widely used during the Victorian era for the treatment of malaria, and was later adopted by the British Army and Navy. Despite its initial popularity, the use of Warburg's Tincture declined in the 20th century due to the development of more effective antimalarial drugs.
Related Terms
- Antipyretic: A type of medication that reduces fever.
- Antimalarial: A type of medication used to prevent or treat malaria.
- Quinine: A medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis.
- Rhubarb: A plant used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.
- Camphor: A waxy, flammable substance extracted from the wood of the camphor tree and used in medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Warburg's tincture
- Wikipedia's article - Warburg's tincture
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