For Catarrh.—Pour one-half teaspoonful in the palm of the hand, close one nostril with the finger, and inhale the liquid through the open nostril with sufficient force to carry the spray down into the throat. Inhale another half teaspoonful through the other nostril in the same way; it is not advisable to swallow the Catarrh Cure—however, it is perfectly harmless if you chance to do so. Use night and morning and in extreme cases three times a day.
Analysis showed the composition of the liquid to be:
| Phenol (carbolic acid) | 0·4 | part. |
| Sodium chloride (common salt) | 3.3 | parts. |
| Water to | 100 | fluid parts. |
The traces of impurities usually present in common salt were also found.
The estimated cost of the ingredients in 2½ fluid ounces is one-thirtieth of a farthing.
VAN VLECK’S CATARRH BALM.
This balm is supplied by an American Company having an address in London. The price charged is 4s. 6d. for a package containing 1⅛ oz.
In an accompanying circular it is stated that:
This preparation is perfectly harmless, readily absorbed, and through its healing, soothing action affords immediate relief and quickly cures Catarrh of the Nose and Head, Catarrhal Deafness, Hay Fever, Cold in the Head, La Grippe, Tonsillitis, Sore Throat and all inflamed, irritated conditions of the nose and throat.
The “Balm” was an ointment, contained in a collapsible tube. The directions on the label are: