21545. Misbranding of Mentbolyptu*. If. S. v. 105 Small Packages, et al., 
of Mentholyptus. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, 
and  destruction.     (F. & D. DO. 30604.    Sample no. 26160-A.)
Examination of the drug preparation Mentholyptus disclosed that the article 
contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing 
certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling.
On June 16,1933, the United States .attorney for the District of Oregon, acting 
upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court a 
libel praying seizure and condemnation of 105 small, 3 medium, and 3 large 
packages of Mentholyptus at Portland, Oreg., alleging that the article had 
been shipped in interstate commerce on or about March 1, 1927, by the Cralego 
Pharmacal Co., from Los Angeles, Calif., and charging misbranding in violation 
of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this Department showed that it con- 
sisted essentially of volatile oils (approximately 18 milliliters per 100 grams), 
including menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil, incorporated in petrolatum, 
colored green.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the follow- 
ing statements appearing in the labeling, regarding the curative and thera- 
peutic effects of the article, were false and fraudulent: (Carton) " First Thought 
in Pneumonia and Chest Colds. Relieves Inflammation and Congestion in All 
Parts of the Human Body. * * * Healing. * * * Buy the Best for the 
Sick Indicated in Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Asthma, Catarrh, Chest 
Colds * * * Neuritis, Rheumatism, Eczema * * * and all Skin Erup- 
tions. A sovereign remedy in the treatment of Pneumonia, Influenza and all 
respiratory troubles * * * healing ", (jar label) " As an aid in the treat- 
ment of congestion of the chest and lungs. A most valuable remedy for the 
home in Croup,  Pneumonia,  Chest Colds,  Tonsillitis,   Catarrh,   Sore  Throat,
* * * Rheumatism, * * * and all inflammations and congestions of the 
body. * * * the congested surface * * * An almost instant relief in 
Coughs, Bronchitis, and Pneumonia * * * over congested area. In sore 
throat * * * ", (circular) " For Chest Colds, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Croup, 
Sore Throat, Quinsy, Tonsilitis, Rheumatism, Neuritis * * * Asthma, Ec- 
zema   *    *    *   and   all    inflammations   and    congestions   *    *    *   healing
* * * Mentholyptus relieves inflammation and congestion in all parts of the 
human body, is sure * * * healing * * * Don't buy the sick and help- 
less off your hands at the lowest possible cost. The best is none too good and 
Mentholyptus has no equal for all conditions mentioned herein. * * * 
Upon the Chest in Chest Colds, Pneumonia, Bronchitis * * * Directions 
for use. Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Chest Colds, Croup, Tonsilitis, Quinsy, Sore 
Throat, etc., apply to area affected * * * For * * * Nasal Catarrh 
and Hay Fever * * * very efficacious in all affection of the throat and 
lungs. * * * Neuritis * * * affected area * * * After swelling 
and inflammation subsides * * * For * * * Croup, Pneumonia and Lung 
Congestion   *    *    *   Use plenteously  until   congestion  is  reduced.   Eczema
* * * Painful Menstruation. A few days prior to the period apply Men- 
tholyptus to the abdomen and massage gently covering same with warm 
flannel. Keep feet warm and dry. Rheumatism * * * to affect relief 
and restore circulation. Note:—The use of vaporized antiseptics for certain 
inflammatory diseases of the air passages, is a modern and valuable method of ,
treatment. The patient is enabled to breathe an atmosphere permeated with 
the desired medicament at night when they may undergo treatment while 
asleep. For whooping cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, etc. * * * It 
is wonderful in its effect."
On October 4, 1933, 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.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.