For bruises, sprains, rheumatism, etc. etc : Dr. Steer's chemical opodeldoc : sold in bottles of 50 cts. each, with an allowance of a bottle on taking six.

Date:
[1828?]
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Credit: For bruises, sprains, rheumatism, etc. etc : Dr. Steer's chemical opodeldoc : sold in bottles of 50 cts. each, with an allowance of a bottle on taking six. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    For Bruises, Sprains, /Rheumatism, Etc. Etc. DR. STEER'S CHEMICAL OPODELDOC. Sold in Bottles of 50 cts. each, with an allowance of a Bottle on taking Six. THIS incomparable Opodeldoc (so universally esteemed for its superior effica- cy) is warm, penetrating, attenuating, and is therefore an excellent embroca- tion for the Gout and Rheumatism, dissolving the coagulated Lymph of which those diseases are formed. In wounded Tendons, it is likewise of the greatest service, by preventing the Juice which oozes out of them from fixing, and by its tension occasioning those fatal effects which so often arise from them. Bruises and Sprains it infallibly cures; for it keeps the extravasated Lymph and Blood .perfectly dissolved, and prevents their fixing in the Interctices of the vessels, till nature either takes them up by the refluent blood, or expels them through the pores of the skin. Long contracted Sprains arc removed by it, and it is of the utmost service for Weak and Ricketty Children ; as also for the cramp and for Numbness, Stiffness or Weakness in the Joints. It is a most efficacious remedy for Burns and Scalds, extricating the Fire very soon, and if used immediately will entirely prevent them from Blistering. It speedily cures violent Pinches and Wounds under the Nails; is excellent for a fresh Cut, and is of infinite use for the sting of Wasps, &c. the bite of Gnats and other Venomous insects. N. B. It is remarkably pleasant to the smell, and for sudden Head-Aches, equal to any of the Volatile Essences. DIRECTIONS FOR USING IT. There is no other trouble required in the application but to rub it well into the parts aiFected, with your hand, two or three times a day. It will dissolve in rub- bing. N. 15. This Opodeldoc is of the greatest service for Horses that are strained in the back Sinews, wrung in the Withers, or have their backs galled with the sad- dle ; as likewise swelled or Cracked heels, Windgalls, old strains, &c. and being so simple in application, is preferable to any other Preparation for Travellers. The public are requested to observe, that in future, there will be a Label on each Bottle, with these words, Dr. Steer's Chemical Opodeldoc, prepared by F. New hery, and that no others are genuine.