Lydia E. Pinkham's Herb Medicine

Object Details

maker

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company

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

Credit Line

Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

date made

ca 1940

ID Number

1979.0798.019

accession number

1979.0798

catalog number

1979.0798.019

Object Name

otc preparation

Other Terms

Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

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

place made

United States: Massachusetts, Lynn

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

Health & Medicine

American Enterprise

Balm of America

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Women's Health Products

Tonics, Minerals & Vitamins

Women's Health

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b2fb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_716071