ZIP OINTMENT.
This is supplied by a Company giving an address in a London suburb in box containing rather less than an ounce (0·85 ounce) at the price of 1s. 1½d.
On a circular enclosed with the box this ointment was described as a “cure for Eczema, Ringworm, Psoriasis.” It was also stated that:
Zip is the product of many years’ experience and trials, and will be found the best and most reliable remedy for the above troublesome complaints.
The directions given on the box were:
Wash well the parts with the Zip Skin Soap, and apply Zip night and morning.
Analysis showed the composition of the ointment to be:
| Calomel | 2·1 | parts. |
| Lead acetate | 1·0 | part. |
| ” oleate | 2·5 | parts. |
| Oil (probably olive) | 2 | ” |
| Glycerine | 5 | ” |
| Creosote | A trace. | |
| Oil of lemon grass | Sufficient to perfume. | |
| Paraffin ointment | To 100 parts. | |
The estimated cost of the ingredients for 0·85 ounce is ½d.
The following are quoted from Dr. Zernik’s notes on some of the skin remedies most advertised in Germany.