19th-century glass apothecary jar "Quassi Amara" - 10¼"

This 19th-century French apothecary jar is labeled "Quassi Amara," referring to quassia, a plant known for its intensely bitter wood and bark. In historical pharmacy, quassia was valued for its medicinal properties as a digestive aid and an appetite stimulant. It was also used as a treatment for fevers and as a natural insecticide.