The rational method of proving the worth of an alleged new specific such as this is by animal experimentation. So far as we know, neither Dr. Bayle nor the Reed and Carnrick company has performed any such experiments with “spleen pulp” or Protonuclein Beta; nor are we aware that any competent investigator has done so. There is, to the best of our knowledge, no scientific evidence on which to base the claims for Protonuclein Beta.
The Council reaffirms its former action with regard to Protonuclein. The objections made to Protonuclein apply with equal force to Protonuclein Beta. In view of the lack of evidence, the claims for Protonuclein Beta are unwarranted and the product is ineligible to N. N. R. on account of noncompliance with Rules 1, 6 and 8.—(From The Journal A. M. A., Jan. 1, 1916.)
HYDROPSIN
Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry
The Council has adopted the following report and authorized its publication.
W. A. Puckner, Secretary.
Hydropsin is marketed by the Ernst Bischoff Company, Inc., New York. Its composition is thus described:
“Hydropsin is the standardized dialysate of Digitalis purpurea, Betula alba, Scilla maritima, Juniperis communis, and Herniaria glabra; or, stated otherwise, it is the juice of these drugs, dialyzed and physiologically standardized.”
“Each fluid dram represents Digitalysatum 7 gtts., and 2 gtts. each of the dialysates of Betula, Herniaria, Juniper and Scilla.”