Doramad

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Doramad was a toothpaste that was manufactured by the Berliner Auergesellschaft in the first half of the 20th century . It contained thorium-X .

effect

The remedy promised sparkling white teeth and killing bacteria through the ionizing radiation of the radioactive substances it contained. At that time it was considered a milestone in technical achievements and was touted as a “miracle cure”. Consequential damage caused by ionizing radiation was hardly known at the time. Only after the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the possible effects of ionizing radiation recognized; this made the toothpaste unmarketable.

The packaging advertised with the information:

“Special biological healing effects through radium rays . Prescribed and recommended thousands of times by doctors. "

The following could be read on the back of the toothpaste tube:

“What is Doramad doing? Due to its radioactive radiation, it increases the defenses of tooth and the like. Gums. The cells are charged with new vital energy, the destructive effectiveness of the bacteria is inhibited. Hence the excellent preventive and curative effect on gum disease. Polishes the enamel in the most gentle way, white and shiny. Prevents tartar build-up. Foams wonderfully, tastes new, pleasant, mild and. refreshing. Extensive in use. "

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Radioactive toothpaste: Doramad - for "radiant" white teeth , November 7, 2011
  2. ↑ Website about Doramad (English)

literature

  • W. Wolffenstein: Skin damage after external Doramad (Thorium X-Degea) treatment together with a case report. In: Klinische Wochenschrift 6/1927, pp. 857-858.
  • H. Schwenger: Uranium for Stalin In: Der Tagesspiegel edition of August 5, 2007
  • P. Robert: Noticeable clearing up of a pigmented nevus on the lower leg following single application of doramad (thorium X). In: Dermatologica 100/1950, p. 379. PMID 15421065
  • C. Grupen: Basic course in radiation protection: practical knowledge for handling radioactive substances. Springer, 2008, ISBN 3-540-75848-8 , pp. 176-177.