Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-01
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For the cure Of Colds Coughs Conssmpfions
Shifting of Blood, asthmas, and all dis
,asesofMe Breasf and Luaes.

For the cure of Colds, Coughs Consumpfions,
Shifting of Blood, Gsfhmas, and all dis
easesofMe Breast and Lungs.
YVHERE is pefhaps no medical observation
j better established, none more generally
confirmed, by the experience ofthe best ply.
scians, of all ages and countries, and none Of
more importance to the human family, than
the fact that many Of the most difficult and in.
durable 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 dan
gerous enemy of Life than most people ina
CINE, 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. In
asmuch then as this fatal disease bids defiance
to the skill of the most learned physicians, II
is qualification to the proprietor that he is
enabled to offer to those afflicted with it, q
goodly prospect of relief in that highly valu-
ableremedy the Vegetable INDIAN SPECI-
FIG, The Indians are happy in their know.
ledge ofmedical plants; governed wholly by
experience, they are certain rs to their effect,
and it is said by an author Of great character,
that true consumption is disease never
known among them.
The celebrated DIR. Cullen has taught us,
that our first attention should be employed in
watching the approach of the disease and pre-
venting its proceeding to an incurable state;
and in persons of consumptive habit cspe-
cialIy those born Of consumptive parents, the
slightest symptoms Of an approaching con-
sumption at the consumptive period of Life
ought carefully to be attended to-
This Specific is obtained by extraction
from herbs, roots, flowers, plants, &c. when
in perfection. In consequence OF happy
combination Of the most valuable herbs, &c. it
becomes balsam of superior value. 1t heals
the injured parts, opens the pores, and com
poses the disturbed nerves, after the manner
of an anodyne, consequently the obstruction
of the chest and the lungs which constitute
this disease, particularly need its use. 1t pro-
notes expectoration, which is constantly call
ed for, and whilst it cleanses and heals, it also
gives strength to the tender lungs. In this
manner it removes the hectic fever, improves
digestion, gives strength to the nerves, re-
pairs the appetite and improves the spirits
This specific may always be given in safety
it is mild, pleasant to the taste, and may safely
be given to infants, for which il is OF inestima-
BILE value. 1t affords relier in bowel COM
plants, teething, whooping coughs, &c. and
is found particularly useful in hypochondrical,
nervous and hysterical diseases. Each bill Of
directions contains detailed account OF this
disease in all its different stages, and will be
accompanied with the signature Of w. BUT
LER, in red ink, without which it cannot be
genuine. 1t is offered for sale by
RICHARD ii. LITTLE,
Alexandria
JOHN LITTLE,
Georgetown, and
N. JEWETT,
Jan 1 s,k Washington, d. C.