4779. Medicinal herb teas. (F. D. C. No. 37338. S. Nos. 82-922/30 L.)
QUANTITY : 37 6-oz. pkgs. of Formula No. 1,1 20-lb. drum and 5 6-oz. pkgs. of
Formula No. 2,175. lbs. in drums and 23 6-oz. pkgs. of Formu la No. S, 5 5-oz.
pkgs. of Formula No. 4, 1 30-lb. drum and 10 5-oz. pkgs. of Formula No. 5,
1 20-lb. drum and 15 6-oz pkgs. of Formula No. 9, 6 6-oz pkgs. of Formula
No. 6,1 100-lb. drum of Formula No. 7, 1 20-lb. drum and 23 7-oz. pkgs. of
Formula No. 8, at Chicago, 111., in the possession of Father Francis' Herbs.
SHIPPED : From Jersey City and North Bergen, N. J. The Formula No. 9 was
shipped prior to 9-21-53, and the other articles were shipped between 1-14-54
and 8-30-54.
LABEL IN PART: (Pkg.) "Medicinal Herb Tea Formula No. 1 A Laxative Mix-
ture * * * Active Ingredients: Senna, Buckthorn, And also contains:
Johnswort, Woodruff, Juniper, Peppermint, Knotgrass [or "Formula No. 2
A mildly alkaline Stomachic Mixture Contains: Boldo, Dandelion, Buckthorn,
Johnswort, Juniper, Knotgrass, Life Everlasting," "Formula No. 3 A mildly
alterative, alkaline Stomachic Mixture * * * Contains: Horsetail, Johns-
wort, Myrtle, Huckleberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Goat's Rue, Nettle, Linden,
?Bean, Dog Grass, Elecampane," "Formula No. 4 A mild herbal beverage Mix-
ture * * * Contains: Knotweed, Parsley, Java Tea, Birch, Blue Century,
Bearberry," "Formula No. 5 For Coughs due to Colds & relief of minor
Throat irritations * * * Contains: Mullein, Sage, Iceland Moss, Comfrey,
Anise, Ginseng," "Formula No. 6 A mildly alkaline, alterative Herbal Mixture
* * * Contains: Buckthorn, Knotgrass, Elder, Misletoe, Coriander, Horse-
tail, Ginseng," or "Formula No. 8 A mildly alkaline, alterative Herbal Mix-
ture * * * Contains: Buckthorn, Bladderwrack, Goldenrod, Mistletoe,
Sundew, Knotgrass, Star Anise,"]," "Aromatic Bath Herbs Formula No. 9
For Refreshing Bath & Steam Bath * * * Contains: Bladderwrack, Rose-
mary, Rose Buds, Lemon "Verbena, Orris, Thyme, Lavender, Peppermint, Sage."
(drum) "Cut & Sifted Formula #7 For #775 * * * Containing The
Following Passion Flower Herb White Willow Bark Hawthorne Berries
Sweet Orange Peel."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING : Leaflets entitled "From NATURE'S Own LABORA-
TORY   .   .   .   'NATURE-The Best DOCTOR'."
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : The "Formula No. 7" was Intended to be repackaged
into 6-ounce packages and relabeled by the consignee as "Medicinal Herb Tea
Formula No. 7." The other articles in the packages described above were
repackaged from bulk shipments and relabeled by the consignee. The above-
mentioned leaflets were printed locally for the consignee and distributed to
prospective customers.
LIBELED :   11-3-54, N. Dist. 111.
CHARGE: 502 (a)-the accompanying labeling of the articles (bulk and re-
packaged material) while held for sale contained false and misleading repre-
sentations that the articles were effective in the treatment of the following
* conditions: (Formula No. 1) Conditions affecting the stomach and intestines,
indigestion, hyperacidity, poisonous conditions of the intestines, colic, nausea,
bloating, torpidity, headache, and insomnia; (Formula No. 2) Liver and gall-
bladder troubles,-impaired digestion, and impure intestinal tract; (Formula No.
3) Diabetes; (Formula No. 4) Kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism,
arthritis, internal pains, nervousness, sleeplessness, backache, swelling of
ankles, puffiness under the eyes, loss of energy, loss of appetite, and lowered
resistance against disease; (Formula No. 5) Bronchitis, sore throat, fever,
and for preventing colds; (Formula No. 6) Rheumatism, gout, arthritis, {
neuritis, sciatica, lumbago, and muscular chill; (Formula No. 7) Nervousness,
sleeplessness, weakened nerves, dizziness, heart trouble, palpitations of the
heart, and breathlessness; (Formula No. 8) Obesity and overweight troubles;
and (Formula No. 9) Impaired circulation of the blood, impure skin, impaired
metabolism, and impaired health.
DISPOSITION :   2-23-55.   Default-destruction.