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Maker:
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company  Search this
Physical Description:
alcohol 15% (drug active ingredients)
totaquine sulfate (drug active ingredients)
princess pine (drug active ingredients)
sassafras (drug active ingredients)
cone flower (echinacea) (drug active ingredients)
yellow dock (drug active ingredients)
Measurements:
box: 8 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 21.59 cm x 9.525 cm x 5.715 cm
bottle: 8 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 20.32 cm x 8.255 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
otc preparation
Other Terms:
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Lynn
Date made:
ca 1940
Description:
Recommended as an alterative tonic in conditions for which this preparation is adapted. Directions are to take one tablespoon three times per day, one half hour before meals. Shake bottle before using. Caution: This preparation includes small amounts of ingredients to which some persons are susceptible or allergic, and in rare instances temporary ringing of the ears, a skin rash, or visual disturbances may occur. Under such circumstances discontinue use until the symptoms disappear, then begin again with one-half the usual dosage. If the above symptoms recur, discontinue use.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Women's Health Products  Search this
Tonics, Minerals & Vitamins  Search this
Women's Health  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number:
1979.0798.019
Accession number:
1979.0798
Catalog number:
1979.0798.019
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
American Enterprise
Balm of America
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b2fb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716071