Tomato Ketchup Sold as Medicine in 1830s America

In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett proposed tomatoes had medicinal benefits for digestive problems. This led to tomato extract pills being marketed as medicine by entrepreneurs. A notable "Tomato Pill War" ensued between manufacturers Archibald Miles and Dr. Guy R. Phelps, gaining significant public attention. This historical event highlights early unconventional medical claims and market competition.