Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills (Improved)

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Laxative. To assist man when he overindulges in eating or drinking, and through lack of proper exercise, by helping renew his interest in life.

Date Made: ca 1940

Maker: W. H. Comstock Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, MorristownCanada: Ontarian, Brockville

Subject: Indigestion & Nausea DrugsTonics, Minerals & VitaminsNerve & Brain Drugs

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0798.424Accession Number: 1979.0798Catalog Number: 1979.0798.424

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Patent Medicines; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: aloes (drug active ingredients)mandrake (drug active ingredients)gamboge (drug active ingredients)jalap (drug active ingredients)cayenne pepper (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in; .635 cm x 4.7625 cm x 3.4925 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a38f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_719998

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