Thumbnails of Helfand Slide Talk - 45
Slide #45: The reverse of this surrealistic card for Burdock's Blood Bitters presents its indications as dyspepsia, biliousness, sick headache, and constipation. Another frequent theme in Burdock's advertising was contained in a headline used with great frequency, "Invalid Ladies-This is for You." There was 16% alcohol in each bottle of the Bitters, and other herbs and roots provided a laxative effect.