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Radium Emanation Bath Salts (ca. 1925) |
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| Described by the manufacturer, the Denver Radium Service, as being good for nervous disorders, insomnia, general debility, arthritis, and rheumatism. The directions read, "Empty contents in a quart of hot water. After a few moments add to regular bath solution. Remain in bath 45 minutes with cover over top of tub. Upon leaving bath relax in bed for one hour." | |
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| Size: 2 1/2"
high, 2" diameter
The radium-containing salts were disposed of because they were absorbing moisture and damaging the cardboard container. According to the FDA's Notice of Judgment 2036 (1946) a similar bath salts product from the Denver Radium Service contained "Epsom Salt-Radium Chloride 1 microgram." Reference: Food Drug and Drug Administration. Misbranding of radioactive preparations and appliances. Notices of Judgment. 2036. 1946. Donated the Colorado Department of Health, courtesy of Robert Terry and Tony Harrison. |
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