Lydia E. Pinkham

Lydia E. Pinkham was an American herbalist and businesswoman who became well-known in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for her herbal remedies targeting women's health issues, especially menopause and menstrual discomfort. She founded a company that sold herbal tonics and formulas, emphasizing natural ingredients. Her product, Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, gained widespread popularity and helped shape early marketing of health products for women. Lydia Pinkham is considered a pioneer in women’s health advocacy and in the development of the modern supplement industry.