Ayer's Sarsaparilla

Summary

Ayer's Sarsaparilla was a brand of Sarsaparilla invented by James Cook Ayer and sold by his company, Dr. J. C. Ayer and Co.[1] Despite its advertisement as a medicine, its effectiveness is disputed.[2]

An advertisement boasting the medicinal effects of Ayer's Sarsaparilla

References edit

  1. ^ "Ayer's Sarsaparilla". americanhistory.si.edu/. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. ^ Gerow, Peggy; Berger, Scott (2004). Guardian of the Trail, Archeological & Historical Investigations at Fort Craig. Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Office. p. 183. ISBN 9781878178176. Retrieved 6 November 2021.