Vintage could be older hexagon green ribbed poison bottle liquor strychninae

Vintage could be older hexagon green ribbed poison bottle liquor strychninae hydchloridi b.p

This amazing very decorative item with original label has some age related wear. It looks amazing displayed with other bottles (illustration only, for sale separately)

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17 cm tall 6 cm at base

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once contained strychnine

Strychnine (/ˈstrɪkniːn, -nɪn/, STRIK-neen, -⁠nin, US chiefly /-naɪn/ -⁠nyne)[6][7] is a highly toxic, colorless, bitter, crystalline alkaloid used as a pesticide, particularly for killing small vertebrates such as birds and rodents. Strychnine, when inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the eyes or mouth, causes poisoning which results in muscular convulsions and eventually death through asphyxia.[8] While it is no longer used medicinally, it was used historically in small doses to strengthen muscle contractions, such as a heart[9] and bowel stimulant[10] and performance-enhancing drug. The most common source is from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree.