THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 009 
good that your Powder has. It ought to be well known, as it is a blessing 
to those suffering from Asthma.—I am gratefully yours, 
jJ.W., TIMARU. 
BALM OF GILEAD. 
It is now about ten years since we first introduced this 
preparation. Our reason for making it was to furnish in one 
bottle a medicine that would cure both coughs and colds. To 
do this we made a careful selection of the most noted herbs 
for chest and throat affection. Our selection has been very 
successful, as may be judged from the fact of having sold over 
10.000 bottles with very little advertising. The balm is not 
unpleasant to take, and, if taken as directed on the bottle, 
gives ready relief at first, and usually cures before the bottle is 
done. 2/6, 12 ounce bottle; 5 for 10/. We have no room 
for testimonials. 
COMPOSITION POWDER. 
This powder is now a household word in thousands, if not 
millions, of homes through all parts of the civilised world. 
Our readers will find its component parts on page 6. Suffice 
it to say, it ought not to be left out of any house. as it is the 
stitch in time that saves lives. It is, single ounce, 6d ; 4 ounces, 
1/6; 8 ounces, 2/6, and 4/- per Ib. 
COUGMN POWDER 
Is a good mixture of herbal powders for dry hacking coughs. 
It promotes expectoration. Same price as composition. 
COUGH PILLS 
Are also a good mixture of highly concentrated medicines 
for relieving coughs, tightness on the chest, and kindred 
troubles, 1s, 3 dozen box; 38 boxes for 2s 6d. 
BOTANIC COUGM SYRUP, 
A pleasant and effective mixture of Horehound, Lobelia, 
Skunk Cabbage, Elecampane, Comfrey, &c. This syrup has 
been a blessing to parents and children. We have also got 
