National Museum of American History
AQ CINAMOM BUGL
18th century
This blown and molded bottle has a label which reads <i>AQ CINAMOM BUGL</i> in black text, with the first initial of each word in red. It would have contained Aqua Cinnamomi Bugleweed, or cinnamon water with bugleweed. Bugleweed yields black dye, and has astringent and sedative qualities. Cinnamon water was used as a tonic for stomach ailments.
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