True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-09-29
MILES, COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
TOMATO.

diCne will all diseases, is not, and never b
true; and he who asserts it, either fool or an in,
poster. But it is a fact demonstrate by experience
that combinations OF medicine may be formed from thu
| VEGETABLE KINGDOM, that will act universally OF
the s STEM when taken seasonaby and in udicous pro
portions as to cure nine of te all disease
within the reach and power of medicine.
From the well known and established reputation oil
| Catoniei it has long been employed by the empire
and scientific physician, as one OF the most powerful
agents for the removal of disease BY the former, al.
most every land has been delnged with nostrms that
.ir authors clamed specifics in every disease incl
dent to the human family. The folly of these preten
sons needs comment, for accurate chemical nvesti-
cation has shown, that the base Of most of the Panacess,
Catholcons, &c. which have been trnnpetted before
the community with much assurance, is Caiomei
mercury in some Now, if this potent articlee
even in the hands of the most sku physician, frequent.
ly exer,s an influence the human system Unforeseen,
and entirely beyond the control Of art; undermining th
constitutions and bringing premature old age disease
and death what result should be expected when pre-
scribed by the ignorant? Could their many thousand
victims speak, voice from the tomb would soon spell
he sbeCifc' delusiOn that SWAPS the minds of the
living.
Humane Physicians deplore the sad evils resulting
from the mercural practice and will gladly hail the in
PRODUCTION of an article that safely be substituted for
calomel. The, feel, and that keenly, the uncertainty
OF its prmar operations they whether it will
he favorable ntavorae. They also k,,o1p and feel
that il its is continued for any considerable time in
;urions secondary consequences must follow But they
choose the least of two evils they know other
article that will torpid Uer remove obstruc-
ton, and set in free action the whole ga'dlar system,
and il being ndispes,bly necessary to do this, they
continue its use notwithstanding the evil consequences
which, follow.
The, have long desired and sought an article that
would produce the good effects Of this drug, without
s,brctng the patient to its deieey90Us results. Such
,csdeatlm, it is believed has at length been obtane
in the article presented to the public.
The ploDrictOrS OF this article keeping view the
fact, that zcise and beneu0lent Being, has placed with
in the reach of all, remedies adapted to the diseases in
cnlent to the climate they nab; and knowing like
wise, that most Of the diseases OF the Soth and Hest
based upon organic functional arrangement of
the liver; directed their attention to those articles which
act more esp cialy on the biliar. organs.
After long, laborious and expensive research, they
have succeeded in extracting substance from the To-
NATO, which, from its peculiar effect upon the hepa
tic or hillary organs, they have tenomnated Hebdtine.
1t isa medicine that will produce all the beneficial
results of Caome, i'll both acute and chronic diseases,
without the possibility Of producing the leerousde tcon
sequences common TO that article
Its action upon the constitution is UNIVERSAL part
of tne system escaping its Influence 1t is, however,
upon the organs Of secretion and excreton, that its
great power is particularly manifested hence II is pc
cuiry adapted to tie treatment of biHOUS feuers and
other diseases in which torpdty congestion of the
liver and b0itdt circle prevail
1t is admissible all cases, where it is necessary to
cleanse the stomach and bowels 1t ebstrlc-
and other glantuar vcera of the abdomen. Being diff
fusabe III its operation, it produces free circulation
IN the vessels the surface OF the body, accompanied
by gentle perspir'tion. 1t does not exhaust like drs
tic purscs; STILL its action is universal, and
often be repeated merely with safety but with greas
ben fit This becomes indispensaby necessary in case
OF long standing; for in them incnse temporary impress
sons made by strong medicines, seldom, if ever, do
good; but tend TO njue the stamina Of the constitution.
1t is cleansing and purifying to the system, acts in
ur,tt harm will, hi. kno Ia Of s
undoubtedly OF the most valuable articles offer
ed for public trial and inspection.
For convenience, this medicine is formed into grain
pills. The white pills catha'tic, aterati1e dia-
Pho'etc and neic The yellow pills are tonic, SIM
"tum aud ofaiphorenc.
The following extract on the subject is from the Cncin
natl Journal.
MILES, TOMATO MEDICINE.
The virtues of the Tomato, not only as n delicious
vegetable for the table, but also medicine, have for
considerable time past, attracted no little attention. 1t
has been believed to possess auti-bilious qualities which,
ii they could be ettctally extracted, separated from
the superluoGs natter wnuld be invaluable. This has
been characterized as bilious country. large portion
OF The diseases arise from tsorered lives, from de-
rangemenls in the ganular system. This is especially
the west, and still the south. If
remedy, easy, sale, efectual 10 It's operation, and eav
Ing the constitution unimmlrcd, could be discovered Tor
bilious complaints, this would unqncsonably be among
the most healthy climates in the world
Caomel has been the almost universal remedy for
diseases OF ms character. hut II IS remedy "mch
ho'S nut necessity should luce lhe use Oh IL may
be considered trespassing the province OF another
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WIN huc'i laDor anu EXPENSE as we understand, nave
succeeded IN obtaining such an extract rom ths
be as 1t is hoped, VIII be found an eec'ua substitute
we have taken some pains to enquire among medical
men and others who have used this medicine, as to Its
effects, and VIC ee well satisfied that it will prove
most valuable remedy in bilious complaints. so lar AS
we have been able to learn it has produced the desired