THE CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST OF AUSTRALASIA. Feb. 1st, 1887. 
M enthol is a “steroptene obtained by cooling the oil distilled from tlie fresh herbs, mmitliffi. 
“ It has the odour and flavour of peppermints, producing warmth on the tongue, or it air is iiihaiea, 
a sensation of coolness.” , n, • i i- n 
Applied externally, Menthol acts as a rubefacient, and exerts an invaluable medicinal action as veil. 
Menthol has a soothing, quieting influence upon the motor, sensory and reflex centres in tlie brain ana 
spinal cord, and thus lessens irritability. 
On account of the transitory effects of the ordinary modes of applying Menthol, it is now ottered in ttie 
form of a Plaster. In this it is combined with medicinal gums, and produces an agreeable electric 
BGiisation on application. When applied as an external remedy Menthol is also a "s ery power u 
Placed along the spine, Menthol Plaster allays nervous excitement and tends to produce sleep ; it has 
proved highly useful in spinal irritation. Headaches, whether due to over-work, irntabihty, excitement, 
exhaustion or congestion, are all equally well affected and quickly relieved by a Menthol Plaster placed 
either on the forehead or the nape of the neck, ^ ^ ^ iv j. i r -p 
As applied by means of a plaster Menthol has probably no equal in its speedy and enectual reiie o 
neuralgic pains. In intercostal, facial, braeial or other neuralgia, and even placed over the pit oi t e 
stomach for gastralgia and gastrodynia, it simply operates like a charm. 
It is also useful in cases of irritable heart. , tvt 
For lumbago, sciatica, “cricks,” tic, “stitches,” rheumatic pains and chronic rheumatism, a Mentiioi 
Plaster of liberal size should be applied and worn continuously. , i +•«• 
It will always do good in muscular twitchings and cramps, in lameness, soreness, sprains, and stiiines 
of the joints or muscles. . -*r ^ i -m l 
In painful affections of the thorax, benefit will often be derived by wearing a Menthol Plaster ovei tue 
sternum, and another between the shoulder blades. ^ _ .e • • * -fu 
The Menthol Plaster is purely medicinal, and affords physicians a perfect means of niamtainingt e 
continuous action of one of the most valuable remedies in the pharmacopceia. Chronic painful anections 
otherwise only relieved for short intervals, are by this Plaster kept permanently free from pain. 
Whenever for any cause a Plaster is required, or when a pain is obstinate and hard to relieve, tne 
Menthol Plaster will afford a grateful relief by a continuous medication, that is hardly obtainable by any 
other means. 
Note, 
-If the cloth stick to the Plaster, slightly dampen, when it will come off easily. Keep in a cool place. 
The Menthol Plaster is supplied in yard roils, 7 inches wide, to Physicians at 4s. 6d. each, and is also sold by all 
Chemists in single Porous Plasters (7 x 5) at Is- lid. 
General Wholesale Depot for the National Plaster Co. : 
67 HOLBORN VIADUCT, LONDON, E.C 
PRICES: 
Menthol Plasters (with Racks)— 
1 Doz. less than 3 Doz. 4 Doz., less than 12 Doz. 
7/9 V/6 
Without Racks 6d. per doz. less. 
Menthol Plaster Rolls— 
1 Doz., less than 3 Doz 3 Doz., less than 6 Doz. 
42/- 41/- 
Special Terms for Larger Quantities. 
12 Doz. 
7/3 per doz. net. 
6 Doz., less than 9 Doz. 
39/- per doz. net. 
N.B.— Each. Plaster is put up separately in a handsome tin Canister. 
SOLD BY ALL COLONIAL WHOLESALE AGENTS : 
BURROUGHS, WELLCOME & CO., 
MELBOURNE OFFICES : PLANET CHAMBERS, COLLINS STREET E. 
