193&7. Misbranding of Gray's Helpnall. IT. S. v. 33 Packages of Gray'e. 
Helpnall. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and de- 
struction.     (F. & D. No. 27778.    I.  S. No.  39083.    S. No.  5864.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Gray's Helpuall, from the ship- 
ment herein described having shown that the tube and carton labels and a 
circular shipped with the article contained statements representing that the 
article possessed curative and therapeutic properties which, in fact, it did not 
possess, the Secretary of Agriculture reported the matter to the United States 
attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
On February 25, 1932, the United States attorney filed in the District Court 
of the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying seizure and con- 
demnation of 33 packages of the said Gray's Helpuall, remaining in the orig- 
inal unbroken packages at Boston, Mass., alleging that the article had been 
shipped by the Gray Helpuall Co., from Hillsboro, N. H., on or about February 
5, 1932, and had been transported from the State of New Hampshire into 
the State of Massachusetts, and charging misbranding in violation of the 
food and drugs act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of Gray's Helpuall by this department showed that the 
article consisted essentially of a petrolatum base containing camphor, pepper- 
mint oil, and methyl salicylate.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said 
article, appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent, since the said 
article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of pro- 
ducing the effects claimed: (Tube label) "For * * * Catarrh * * * 
Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Rheumatism,    *    *    *    For   Sore   Throat   and   Croup,
* * * For other ailments * * * effective * * * preparation for the 
relief of * * * Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism, * * * 
Eczema, Piles;" (retail carton) "Effective * * * preparation for the re- 
lief of * * * Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism, * * * 
Eczema,     Piles,    *    *    *   Helpuall,    *    *    *    for     Relieving     Inflammation
* *    *    For   *    *    *   catarrh insert Helpuall in each nostril   *    *    *    For
* * * bronchitis, tonsilitis, rheumatism. * * * etc., * * * For sore 
throat and croup   *    *    *    for other ailments;"   (circular)  "Preparation to
xelieve inflammation; particularly effective in the treatment of * * * in- 
fections of the respiratory orKans. * * * It is especially recommended 
for counteracting:    *    *    *    Tonsilitis Bronchitis   Sore Throat  Rheumatism
* * * Eczema Piles * * * Acts Through the Pores * * * has the 
penetrative property of being readily absorbed by the pores of the skin. 
Through this action Helpuall reaches the inner tissues and its highly curative 
qualities tend to counteract inflammation. * * * It will penetrate thor- 
oughly. In severe cases a compress of hot cloths to open pores before using 
Helpuall is of extreme value. * * * Catarrh (Nasal) * * * Bron- 
chitis * * * Sore Throat, Tonsilitis, Quincy * * * In extreme cases * * * 
Rheumatism, * * * Rub in thoroughly to the painful area. * * * Ap- 
plications of the hot Helpuall should be made every hour until relieved. 
•Caked or Swollen Breasts * * * The curative qualities embodied in Kend- 
all will * * * relieve the inflammation. * * * sore spot. * * * 
open sores * * * apply Helpuall * * * Eczema Treat skin with 
Helpuall. It is excellent for this condition. Piles For itching piles * * * 
apply Helpuall. It * * * relieves the inflammation. For Domestic Animals. 
Helpual has been found valuable in treating many ailments in domestic ani- 
mals, particularly * * * skin diseases * * * [testimonials] ' The most 
wonderful   remedy   for    *    *    *    throat trouble;'    *    *    *    ' It  is fine for
* *    *    sore throat ;'***? Especially good for   *    *    *   hoarseness;'
* * * 'I find it very beneficial in a baby case of glandular infection and 
enlarged tonsils;'" (display carton) "Helpuall * * * Croup, Tonsilitis, 
Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism, * * * Eczema, Piles, * * * 
Itching Piles,    *    *    *    Sore Throat."
On March 21, 1932, 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.
ARTHUR M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.