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Before there was Neosporin, there was Merthiolate — a household staple that burned like betrayal and stained your skin like a bad decision. This mercury-based antiseptic, known formally as Tincture of Merthiolate (Thimerosal), was the go-to solution for every skinned knee, scraped elbow, and parental overreaction in mid-century America. 🔥 Fun Facts and Mild Nightmares: […]
📜 Description:Alum, specifically potassium aluminum sulfate, was a true jack-of-all-trades in 19th- and early 20th-century medicine cabinets. Sold as a powder or crystal chunk, this sharp-tasting astringent was rubbed, dissolved, or sprinkled on just about anything you wanted to dry up, tighten, or preserve — human or otherwise. 🩸 Common Uses: ⚠️ Warnings (Historical):Repeated use […]
📜 Description:This bottle of Sloan’s Liniment was marketed around the turn of the 20th century. Originally intended for treating sore muscles and joint pain in horses, it quickly trotted into popularity as a household remedy for everything from backaches to toothaches. Because, apparently, if it was strong enough for a horse, it was perfect for […]
Category: Antibacterial | Material: Amber glass bottle | Maker: Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ Label Notes: “WARNING—This is a dangerous drug and may cause serious or fatal injury…” Patent: U.S. Patent No. 2,362,087 📖 Description This imposing amber glass jar once held a full pound of Sulfathiazole—a sulfa drug that predates penicillin and helped win […]
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