9508. Misbranding of Egyptian regulator tea.    U. S.     *     *     *     v. 60 Small,
16 Medium, and 5 Large Packages of * * * Egyptian Regula- 
tor Tea. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruc- 
tion.     (F. & D. No. 14442.     I. S. No. 10197-t.    S. No. W-872.)
On February 16, 1921, the United States attorney for the District of Colorado, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the District Court 
of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and condemnation 
of 60 small, 16 medium, and 5 large packages of Egyptian regulator tea, con- 
signed by the Kells Co., Newburgh, N. Y., remaining unsold in the original 
unbroken packages at Denver, Colo., alleging that the article had been shipped
from Newburgh, N. Y., on or about the respective dates June 27, 1916, and 
January 2, June 15, and November 25 [29], 1920, and transported from the 
State of New York into the State of Colorado, and charging misbranding in 
violation of the Food and Drugs Act, as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by the Bureau of Chemistry of this de- 
partment showed that it consisted essentially of senna, coriander, triticum, 
licorice root, ginger, sambucus, cinnamon, and taraxacum.
Misbranding of the article was alleged in substance in the libel for the reason 
that the following statements borne on the circulars and wrappers accompany- 
ing the said article, to wit, (white circular, all sizes) "Egyptian Regulator Tea
* * * A Speedy and Positive relief for * * * Dyspepsia, Liver Com- 
plaint, Sick Headache, Nervousness. * * * Nature's Own Gift to Dyspeptic,' 
Debilitated Men, to Wornout, Nervous Women, to Mothers of Peevish and Sickly 
Children, to Girls Just Budding into Womanhood, to Sufferers from Defective 
Nutrition and Blood Diseases, to Corpulent People, Whether Male or Female, 
Old or Young. * * * Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sick Headache, pains in all 
parts of the body, Running Sores, Pimples, Boils, Carbuncles and Skin Diseases.
* * * Lung Trouble and Consumption. Premature Old Age, Lack of Youth- 
ful Energy, Beauty and Vigor, Sallow Complexion and Haggard, Careworn 
Look   *    *    *   diabetes    *    *    *    Malaria    *    *    *    killing the Disease Germs
* *    *    Heart   Troubles,   Paralysis,   Rheumatism,   Gout   *    *    *    apoplexy
* * *," (blue wrapper, small and medium sizes) "Egyptian Regulator Tea A 
Remedy for * * * Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, and all Disorders of the 
Stomach. Its daily use will Purify the Blood, Remove all Blotches from the 
Face, and Restore the Complexion. Ladies will find this a valuable remedy 
for all Female Complaints. Also for Liver and Kidney Trouble," (blue wrapper, 
large size) " Egyptian Regulator Tea An Excellent Remedy for * * * 
Dyspepsia * * * Rheumatism, Nervousness, Liver Complaint, Sick Head- 
ache, Also Corpulency, Etc. * * *," were false and fraudulent since the said 
article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of pro- 
ducing the effects claimed.
On March 18, 1921, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court 
that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
C. W. Puosusy, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.