The claims urged as to its germicidal power are indeed glittering. This “new chemical compound” is claimed to liberate formaldehyd in some new and peculiar condition which, while it has a soothing and tonic effect on the cells of the human tissues, can at the same time quickly kill any form of bacterial life. “Dissolving readily, it releases its germicidal, antiseptic qualities, which impregnate the saliva and are carried naturally and easily around the mouth and in the deepest crevices of the throat--destroying the germs where they are causing the mischief. Formamint prevents and destroys infectious germ life in a soothing grateful way.” “In the saliva it frees a germicide, fatal to germs but harmless to the most delicate membranes. And flowing into every tiny corner of the gums, tonsils and throat, into places where no gargle ever reaches, it most effectively _disinfects_ the throat.” The claims as to the preventive and curative effects of the preparation cover a large portion of the category of human ailments and distresses. The following quotations indicate some of its supposed properties: “... it is therefore self-evident that Formamint should be looked upon as a necessary part of the treatment of all forms of tonsillitis.” “The value of Formamint is equally great in diphtheric tonsillitis, or as a prophylactic ...” “The extraordinary success which I had with Formamint in a school epidemic of scarlet fever during May and June, 1907, was the determining factor which induced me to abandon the use of inhalations, gargles, local applications in the treatment of diseases of the throat, and to use Formamint exclusively for the future.” “There are naturally many similar conditions in which Formamint may be used as a prophylactic, notably scarlet fever, mumps, streptococcal and staphylococcal sore throats, ‘milk outbreaks’ of sore throat, drain throats, hospital throats, and the like.” “Formamint Tablets are indicated in Angina, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Stomatitis, Gingivitis, Glossitis, ulceration, spongy or bleeding gums, Pyorrhea Alveolaris, ‘Smoker’s Sore Throat,’ Abscess or Boils, etc.” “As a _Prophylactic_ against Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, Influenza, Measles, Epidemic poliomyelitis, and other pathogenic micro-organisms. To neutralize putrefaction products in and about the teeth, correct fermentative processes, deodorize and purify the breath, etc.” “To _tone up_, and _strengthen_ the tissues, prevent _hoarseness_ and _allay irritation_ in singers, public speakers, neutralize the effects of dust-infection or _disinfect the saliva or sputum_ in Influenza, Tuberculosis, etc.” One man declares that along with specific constitutional treatment he “had the best results from the use of Formamint tablets” in a case of syphilitic ulceration of the tongue.