19063. Misbranding of Gray's Helpnall. V. S. v. 38 Packages of Gray's 
Helpnall. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and de- 
struction.     (F. & D. No. 27257.    I. S. No. 38935.    S. No. 5402.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Gray's Helpuall, from the ship- 
ment herein described having shown that the labeling bore statements repre- 
senting that the article possessed curative and therapeutic properties which 
it did not possess, the Secretary of Agriculture reported that matter to the 
United States attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
On November 17, 1931, the United States attorney filed in the District Court 
of the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying seizure and 
condemnation of 38 packages of Gray's Helpuall, remaining in the original 
unbroken packages at Boston, Mass., alleging that the article had been shipped 
by the Gray Helpuall Co., from Hillsboro, N. H., on or about June 6, 1931, 
and had been transported from the State of New Hampshire into the State of 
Massachusetts, 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 peppermint oil, camphor, methyl salicylate, and petrolatum.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the 
following statements regarding the curative or therapeutic effects of the said 
article, appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent, since it contained 
no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects 
claimed: (Tube label) "For * * * Catarrh * * * Bronchitis, Ton- 
silitis, Rheumatism * * * For Sore Throat and Croup * * * For Other 
Ailments * * * effective * * * preparation for the relief of * * * 
Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism, * * * Eczema, Piles;" 
(retail carton) "Effective * * * Preparation For the Relief of * * * 
Tonsilitis,   Bronchitis,   Sore  Throat,   Rheumatism,    *    *    *   Eczema,   Piles,
* * * Helpuall * * * for Relieving Inflammation * * * for * * * 
catarrh insert Helpuall in each nostril * * * For * * * bronchitis, 
tonsilitis,   rheumatism,    *    *    *   etc.,    *    *    *   For  sore   throat  and  croup
* * * For other ailments;" (circular) "Preparation to relieve inflamma- 
tion; particularly effective in the treatment of * * * infections of the 
respiratory orKans.    *    *    *   It is especially recommended for counteracting:
* * * Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism, * * * Eczema, 
Piles, * * * Acts Through The Pores * * * has the penetrative prop- 
erty of being readily absorbed by the pores of the skin. Through this action 
Helpuall reaches the inner tissues and its highly curative qualities tend to 
counteract inflammation. * * * * It will penetrate thoroughly. In severe 
cases a compress of hot cloths to open pores before using Helpuall is of ex- 
treme value. * * * Catarrh (Nasal) * * * Bronchitis * * * Sore 
Throat, Tonsilitis, Quincy   *    *    *    In extreme cases    *    *    *   rheumatism,
* * * Rub in thoroughly to the painful area. * * * Applications of the 
hot Helpuall should be made every hour until relieved. Caked or Swollen 
Breasts * * * The curative qualities embodied in Helpuall will * * * 
relieve the inflammation. * * * sore spot. * * * Open Sores * * * 
apply Helpuall    *    *    *   Eczema.   Treat skin with Helpuall.   It is excellent
for this   condition.    Piles   For   itching  piles.    *    *    *   apply   Helpuall.   It
* * * relieves the inflammation. For Domestic Animals. Helpuall has 
been found valuable in treating many ailments in domestic animals, particu- 
larly   *    *    *    skin    diseases.    *    *   *   the   most   wonderful   remedy   for
* * * throat trouble * * * it is fine for * * * sore throat * * * 
Especially good for * * * hoarseness * * * I find it very beneficial in 
a baby case of glandular infection and enlarged tonsils;" (display carton) 
"Helpuall   *    *    *    Croup, Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Rheumatism,
* *    *   Eczema,  Piles,   *    *    *   Itching piles   *    *   *    Sore Throat." 
On January 4, 1932, 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.
ABTHTJB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.