Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-11
Consumptions, Coughs, &c.
.VEGETABLE
INDIAN SP Il e. L + T.,

In DI A n SP Il T. L + T.,
nor the cure of colds, coughs, con-
IL sumptions, splitting of blood, asth-
mas, and all diseases Of the breast and
lungs.
There 10 perhaps no medical observa-
tion better established, none more gene.
rally confirmed, by the experience Of
the best physicians of all sges and coun.
tries and none OF more Importance to
the human family, ,han the fact that
many of the most difficult and incura-
Bile consumptions originate in neglected
colds. In climate SO variable as ours
where the changes of the weather are
frequently sudden and unexpected, it
requires more care and attention to
guard against this dangerous enemy OF
life. than most people imagine, or are
able and willing to bestow. The bills
of mortality exhibit the melancholy
fact that the proportion of deaths by
this disease may be considered as about
five to one. Inssmuch then as this fa.
tai disease bids defiance to the skill Of
the most learned physicians, it is graz
LITIGATION to he proprietor that he IL en-.
abled to sffer to those afflicted wi b it o
goodly prospect Of relief, 10 that high
ly valuable remedy the Vegetable In
dam Specific. The Indians are happy
in their knowledge of medical plants;
governed wholly by experience, they
are certain as to their effect, and it 10
eaid by an author of great character,
that q true consumption il disease ne
yer known among them.
The celebrated Dr.. Cullen has taught
us that our fret attention should be
employed in watching the approach of
the disease and preventing its proceed.
ing to an incurable state; and in per.
sons of coDsumptlve habit, especially
those born of consumptive parents, the
slightest symptoms of an approaching
consumption at the consumptive period
Of life ought carefully to be attended
to-
This Specific is obtained by extrac-
ten from herbs, roots, flowers, plants,
SO. when in perfection. In consequence
of q happy combination Of the most va
liable herbs, &c. it becomes 8 basstn
of superior value. 1t heals the injured
parts, opens the pores and composes the
disturbed nerves after the manner Of an
anodyne; consequently the obstruction
of the chest and the longs which consti.
,ute this disease, particularly need it's
use. 1t promotes expectoration, which
is constantly called for, and whilst it
cleanses ADD heals, it also gives strength
to the tender lungs. In this manner it
removes the hectic fever, improves di.
gession, gives strength to the nerves
repairs the appetite and improves the
spirits. This specific may always be
given in safety-it is mild. pleasant to
the taste, and may safely DO given to
infants. for which it 10 of inestimabl
value. 1t affords relief in bowel COM
plaints, teethiDg, wboopipg coughs, 3c.
and 10 found particularly useful in ny.
pochondrical, nervous and hysterical
diseases. Each bill Of directions con-
taips detailed account of this disease
in all les different stages, and will be
accompanied with the signature of w.
BUTLER, in Red Ink: without which
it cannot be genuine. tits offered for
sale by RICHARD III. LITTLE,
alexandria.
JOHN LITTLE,
Georgetown, and
". JEWETT.