Secret Remedies: What They Cost and What They Contain
1909
Secret Remedies: What They Cost and What They Contain
1909
Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology, Health & Medicine
''Secret Remedies: What They Cost and What They Contain'' is a 1909 publication by the British Medical Association that critically examines various patent medicines. The book analyzes the ingredients and costs of these remedies, revealing the discrepancies between their extravagant claims and actual efficacy. It serves as an exposé on the deceptive marketing tactics used in the remedy market, aiming to inform consumers about the realities behind advertised health cures, particularly focusing on common ailments like colds and catarrh.
