It is further claimed that the elixir is a “specific” for “Inflammation of the Bladder, Bright’s Disease, Renal Colic, Suppurative Nephritis, Acute Cystitis, Urethritis, Catarrh of the Bladder [it would be interesting to know what distinction the manufacturer draws between ‘Inflammation of the Bladder,’ ‘Cystitis’ and ‘Catarrh of the Bladder’], Acidemia, Edema, Vesical Catarrh of Old Age, Lithemia” and that ascites and anasarca “can be reduced greatly to the satisfaction of the patient, and honor of the physician” by using a mixture of Tyree’s Elixir and infusion of digitalis. Such claims as these do not merit serious discussion, for they carry their own refutation. It is recommended that Tyree’s Elixir of Buchu and Hyoscyamus Compound be held in conflict with Rules 5, 6 and 10 and that publication of this report be authorized.--(_From Reports of Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry, 1915, p. 167._) HYDROLEINE Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry Hydroleine (Charles N. Crittenton Company, New York) is a cod liver oil emulsion said to contain 45 per cent. of cod liver oil, a trace of salicylic acid and 18-1/2 grains of “Pancreatin, Etc.,” per ounce. The advertising claims are based largely on the theory that cod liver oil is “that particular fat which dietetic experience and physiological chemistry have proved to be most digestible.” As a matter of fact, while the superior digestibility of cod liver oil over other oils has often been asserted, neither “dietetic experience” nor “physiological chemistry” have “proved” this by definite observations. The Crittenton Company claims that it is more readily split than other oils. This is probably not true, easy emulsification of the raw oil being often confounded with easy splitting. This latter claim, however, is offered in justification of the name “Hydroleine,” which the Crittenton Company interprets as “hydrated oil.” A circular wrapped around the bottle contains the assertion that “Cod Liver Oil has long been held in high esteem by the medical profession for the treatment of a large number of serious diseases.” This recommendation is likely to lead the public to place undue reliance on Hydroleine in the grave conditions mentioned. The preparation is in conflict with the rules of the Council inasmuch as its name does not indicate its composition, unwarranted therapeutic claims are made for it, and the exploitation is likely to give the public unwarranted confidence in its value. The Council therefore held Hydroleine ineligible for New and Nonofficial Remedies.--(_From Reports of Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry, 1915, p. 171._) CURATIVE VACCINE, BRUSCHETTINI Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry