Thk Wm. S. Mkrrell Chemical Co.'s 



Explanation to the Medical Profession. 



[See preceding page.} 



The analysis of the secret compound yclept ''Lloyd's Hydras- 

 tis " has been in our possespion for nearly a year past ; hence the 

 statements which have been made to physicians concerning; the 

 article. The time has come when protection should be afforded 

 the medical profession by boldly exposing the alleged scientific 

 work of pseudo chemistry. 



The '■'Jugglery of Chemistry" (see Professor Howe's article 

 on "■Asepsijt,''' page 241, May number of the Eclectic Medical 

 Journal) has been carried too far:— the skill of the expert analyst 

 unmasks fraud in medicine; lays bare the specious claims of the 

 pretender; and protects the honest manufacturer, physician and 

 general public alike against adulteration, sophistication and false 

 allegations as to medicinal strength and composition; whether in 

 food, drink or medicine. 



Conclusions. 



When you order a preparation of Hydrastis, be sure you 

 get it. Alum and Magnesia may be valuable medicinal agents; 

 but their substitution for the expensive White Alkaloid of the 

 Golden Seal is a gross abuse of confidence and should receive the 

 condemnation of every honest practitioner of medicine. 



The analysis of other experts will follow, provided the privi- 

 lege of this page is not denied us. 



The Wm. S. MERRELL CHEMICAL Co. 



Sixth St. and Eggleston Ave. 



Cincinnati, O. 



