one doctor kept pouring cocaine into the eye, while another staunched the blood.”Dentists were also quick to see the drug’s potential. It suggests “Cocaine Tooth Powder”, “useful for toothache and spongy gums”, and “Coca for troublesome throats . ” , but adds: “To be of any decided value it must be made from the coca leaves. “La Rochelle’s” was one popular brand: “Prepared from Peruvian Coca Leaves. There were objections from doctors, pharmacists and even farmers - who used preparations containing cocaine to treat livestock!

Source: The Irish Times November 15, 2018 06:56 UTC