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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

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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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  • Romind

    National Museum of American History
  • Dr. Millican's Excema and Tetter Salve

    National Museum of American History
  • Grandma's Medicinal Herbs for Making Tea

    National Museum of American History
  • Somnesia

    National Museum of American History
  • Nosik Travel Gum

    National Museum of American History
  • Compoz

    National Museum of American History
  • Menstra-Eze

    National Museum of American History
  • Cheracol D, cough syrup

    National Museum of American History
  • Panodynes

    National Museum of American History
  • Thermaline

    National Museum of American History
  • Dr. Hubbard's Vegetable Germicide

    National Museum of American History
  • A Plus With Neurylan

    National Museum of American History
  • Novahistine Elixir, Cold & Hay Fever Formula

    National Museum of American History
  • Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup

    National Museum of American History
  • Syrup of Tar with Extract of Cod Liver and Menthol

    National Museum of American History
  • D & H Little Liver Pills

    National Museum of American History
  • Superior Paste Blacking

    National Museum of American History
  • Dr. Swayne's Pills

    National Museum of American History
  • Aseptinol Compound

    National Museum of American History
  • Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

    National Museum of American History
  • Coryban-D Cold Capsules, 24 Capsules

    National Museum of American History
  • E.H.T. Ointment

    National Museum of American History
  • St. Patrick's Pills

    National Museum of American History
  • Hot Springs Liver Buttons

    National Museum of American History
  • Ramon's Laxative Cold Tablets, Free Sample

    National Museum of American History
  • Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills

    National Museum of American History
  • Chininum Sulfuricum,Tablets

    National Museum of American History
  • Foley Cathartic Tablets

    National Museum of American History
  • Benadryl Complete Allergy Medicine Antihistamine 24 Capsules

    National Museum of American History
  • Gray's Compound

    National Museum of American History
  • Dr. Caldwell's Improved Prescription Powders

    National Museum of American History
  • Mrs. Winslow's Syrup

    National Museum of American History
  • Laroche's Superior Seidlitz Powders

    National Museum of American History
  • Hill's Cold Tablets

    National Museum of American History
  • K. & M. Effervescent Bromo Caffeine

    National Museum of American History

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