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  • Balm of America: Patent Medicine Collection
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Balm of America: Patent Medicine Collection

Therapeutic Use Categories

American History Museum

Browse:

Select a therapeutic use category below to browse the objects in the Balm of America group:

  • Aphrodisiacs & Potency Drugs
  • Bitters
  • Blood & Liver Drugs
  • Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
  • Diabetes
  • Fever & Chill Drugs
  • First Aid Products & Antiseptics
  • Foot Products
  • Indigestion & Nausea Drugs
  • Kidney & Urinary Drugs
  • Laxatives
  • Mineral Water
  • Nerve & Brain Drugs
  • Pain & Neuralgia Drugs
  • Respiratory & Asthma Drugs
  • Rheumatism & Arthritis Drugs
  • Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
  • Skin & Dermatology Drugs
  • STD Drugs
  • Tonics, Minerals & Vitamins
  • Vermifuges & Parasiticides
  • Women’s Health Products

Search Tip:

To search the collections for a specific condition or disease (for example: Asthma, Consumption, Dyspepsia) use the keyword search.

Medical Glossaries and History on the Web:

  • Glossary of medical terms used in the 18th and 19th centuries
  • History of drug regulation and the 1906 Food and Drug Act: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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  • Unguentine Ointment, Original Formula, 1 Oz

    National Museum of American History

  • Saraka

    National Museum of American History

  • Unguentine Suppositories, 12'S

    National Museum of American History

  • Mucilose Flakes

    National Museum of American History

  • Vaseline White Petroleum Jelly

    National Museum of American History

  • Bell-Ans

    National Museum of American History

  • Bromo Quinine Cold Tablets

    National Museum of American History

  • Gelusil II

    National Museum of American History

  • Gentlax Granules

    National Museum of American History

  • Ocusol Eyedrops, New Bottle, 0.6 Oz

    National Museum of American History

  • Pluto Water

    National Museum of American History

  • Children's Antibiotic Formula (Pediatric Candy Lozenges)

    National Museum of American History

  • Squibb Aspirin

    National Museum of American History

  • Rexall Children Aspirin

    National Museum of American History

  • Synephricol

    National Museum of American History

  • Unguentine Plus Ointment, 2Oz

    National Museum of American History

  • Amifur Dressing, 16 Oz

    National Museum of American History

  • Norforms Feminine Spray

    National Museum of American History

  • Triactin

    National Museum of American History

  • Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root

    National Museum of American History

  • Biact Cold Tablets

    National Museum of American History

  • Cystol

    National Museum of American History

  • Tranquil Aid

    National Museum of American History

  • Bisodol Antacid Tablets

    National Museum of American History

  • pHisoAc Cream

    National Museum of American History

  • Patch's Kondremul

    National Museum of American History

  • Unguentine Plus Ointment, 1 Oz

    National Museum of American History

  • Crane's Quinine and Tar Compound

    National Museum of American History

  • SEPPS Professional Antiseptic Applicators

    National Museum of American History

  • Cortal

    National Museum of American History

  • Tri-Span, 12 Hour Decongestant Tablets

    National Museum of American History

  • Aler-Releaf

    National Museum of American History

  • Morton Salt Tablets, 10 Grain, 100

    National Museum of American History

  • Novafed A Liquid

    National Museum of American History

  • Femicin, 12 Tablets

    National Museum of American History
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