Gregory Morrow wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>
> > On 2005-09-22, Gregory Morrow
> <gregorymorrowEMERGENCYCANCELLATIONARCHIMEDES@eart hlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > > "Organic" is simply a slick marketing gimmick, it means absolutely
> nothing;
> > > it reminds me of the old "chlorophyll" craze of the early 50's...
> >
> > "chlorophyll" craze? I don't recall that one.
>
>
> It's a bit before my time (I was born in '53), but for a year or two in the
> early 50's ('52 I think) chlorophyll was touted as a "miracle" indgredient
> in stuff like toothpaste, gum, mouthwash, etc. I don't get it, but
> apparently it was supposed to promote cleanliness or something

Was supposed to be the be all-end all cure for Halitosis (WOP breath),
most popular item was Clorets gum.

http://www.cadburyadams.com/brands/c...m/clorets.html

Can easily make your own decoction... steep a big fistful of fresh
picked mint in a pint of cheapo vodka for about a week (alcohol is the
universal solvent for chlorophyl), then use to gargle as needed, and
unlike traditional mouthwashes this I recommend swallowing... can also
serve on the rocks with a splash of green creme de menthe and chocolate
liquor... Noo Yawk Peppermint Patty

Sheldon