Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-11
M EpIcAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

THE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
Il situated at the upper part Of the ioin, sur
roun. ed by fat and consisting of three parts.
VIZ; Tho Anterior.and the Interior.the Exterior
Inc anterior a6sorbs. Interior consists of
tissues or veins. which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey 1t to tho OK terror. The exte-
rior Is a conductor also, terminating in single
tube and called the Uretcr. The ureters are
connected with the bladder.
The bladder Is composed of various coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz the Upper,
the Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The
upper expeis, me lover retains, Many have a
nate without the ability to retain. This fire.
quently occurs In children
To cure these affections we must bring into
action the muscles. which are engaged in their
various functions. If they are neglected. Ora
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware. TINT
however slight may be the attack. it is suresto
affect his bodily health aad mental powers: as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
>GoUT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loins is indicative of the
above disease. They occur in persons dis
posed 10 acid stomach and chalky concretions.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak the water Is not expelled from the biade
der, but allowed to remain: il becomes feverish
ana sediment forms! II is from this deposit
| 49," - 'Ni "uN BfuNoi cubtts.
DR0PSY
is q collection of water in some parts of tho
body. and bears different names. accordinp IN
the parts Affected viz: when generally diffnsed
over the body, it is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen, Ascites; when Of the chest,
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated command
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of The hest
remedies Tor diseases of the bladder, kidneys.
gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatism. and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or di fculty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges Of water, Strangury or ston-
ping OF water. Hermaturia or bloody urine,
any, change in quality, but increase of color or
dark water. 1t was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick. in thest affections.
rms medicine increases the power of diges-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlareements. a.
well as pain and Inflammation. ars reduced, and
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. "a, 1877
II. t. HRLMBoLD, Druggist
Dear Sir have been sufferer for n p,vords
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time have nsed
various medicinal preparations, and been un-
clans, experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised. consulted with my family physi-
clan IN regard TO using your Extract BuchIi
/ did this because had used All kinds Of al
yertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious: in fact / de-
SPARED OF ever getting well. and determined to
use no remedies hereafter unless knew of tho
ingredients. II was this. that prompted me IN
use your remedy. As You advertised that il
was composed Of buchu, cubebs and junipe,. her
-r.1 60.
ries u occurred 10 me and my physician as an
alter an examination Of the article, and con.
sulting again with the druggist, / Concluded tn
try 1t. commenced its use about eight months
ago, AT whlch time was confined to my room
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
flied at the beneficial effect, and after using II
three weeks was able to walk out. felt much
IKE writing yol a iull statement of my case at
that time, but thought my improvement might
only be temporary. and therefore concluded to
defer and see If 1t would effect a perfect cure
knowing then it would be of greater value to
you and more satisfactory to me.
l am now able to report that cure is effected
after using the remedy for five months
have not used any now for three months.
anS ise R s Te IN all as ever did
taste and odor. nice tonic and invigorator of
the system, do not mean to be without il
whenever occasion may require its use in such
Should any doubt Mr.. McCoTmiek'sita n
ment, he refers to the following gentlemen
Hon. VIM. Bigler, ex- Governor Pennsylyaui
Hon. Thos. B. Florence, Philadelphia.
Hon. J. 9. Knox. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. ]. S. Black, Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. ID. X. Porter, ex-Goy. PENNSYLVANIA.
Hon. Ellis Lewis Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. X. g. Grer, Judge United States Court.
Hon. q; w. Woodward, Judge, PHILADELPHIA.
Hon. W; A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phila.
Hon. John Bigler, ex- Governor California.
Hon. 4. Banks, Auditor General, Washing
ton, d. c., and many others. If necessary.
Principal Depot, Helmbu Ids Drug and Chem
zeal Warehouse 594 Broadway. Metropolitan
Hotel, New York
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
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