Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-14
M z DICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

DHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,
i situated at the upper part of the loin. sur
rounded by fat and consisting of three parts,
viz: The Anterior, and the Interior the Exterior.
The anterior absorbs Interior consists of
tissues or veins, which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is a conductor also, terminating in n single
tube and called the Urcter. 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. Ind the Mucous. The
upper expels. the lower retains. Many have a
desire TO urinatc without the ability, Others uri-
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. that
however slight may be the attack, it is sureito
affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
sources. -
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loins is indicative of the
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed to acid stomach and chalky corrections.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or Improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak the water is not expelled from the blad.
der, but allowed TO remain; it becomes feVerish
and sediment forms. II is from this deposit
DR0PSY
is n collection Of water in some parts Of the
body, and bears different names. according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally dihused
over the body, it is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen, Aseites when of the chest,
Rydrothorax.
TREATMENT.
Holmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the best
remedies for diseases of the bladder, kidneys,
gravel. drOpsical swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria. or di tiiculty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges of water. Strangury or stop
ping of water. Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Gout and Rheumatism Of the kidneys. without
any change in quality, but increase OF color or
dark water. 1t was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick, in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of diges-
ton and excites the absOrbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural cnlargemonts, as
well as pain and Inflammation. are reduced, and
is taken by
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. %, 1857.
II. T. HELMBoLD. Druggist.
Dear Sir. / have been asuficrer for upwards
of twenty. years, with gravel bladder and kid;
various medicinal preparations, and been un-
der the treatment Of the most eminent physi-
clans, experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because L had used all kinds of ad
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some onto injurious: in fact, l de-
snaircd Of ever getting WELL and determined TO
use no remedies hereafter unless / know OF the
ingredients. II was this that prompted me 10
use your remedy, As you adverti.ed that 1t
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res. it occurred TO me and my physician as an
excellent combination. and, with his advice,
after an examination Of tho article, ana con-
sulting again with the druggist, conciuaed 20
try il. commenced its use about eight months
ago, az which time was confined 10 my room
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
TIED at the beneficial effect, and after using 4
three weeks was able to walk out. 4 ielt much
like writing You full statement OF my case at
that time but thought my Improvement might
only be temporary. and therefore concluded TO
defer and see II 1t would enect perfect cure,
knowing then il would be OF greater value TO
YOU and more satisfactory 70 me.
am now able 70 report that cureis effected
asier using the remedy for ive months.
: have not used any now Tor three months.
and feel as well in all respects az / ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid Of any unpleasant
taste and odor, n nice tonic and invigorator Of
fhe system, / do not mean 20 he without i
whenever occasion may require rs ne Sp II Sget
Sbonid any doubt Mr.. Mccormicks
,nent. he refers % the following gentlemen:
Hon VIM. Biglcr.e x. Governor Pennsylva1i
lion Thos. b. Florence. Philadelphia.
lion. j. G. Knox. judge, Philadelphia.
Hon J. $. Black. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon ID. r. Porter, ex-Goy. Pennsylvania.
lion. Ellis Lewis Judge, Philadelphia.
lion. r.. G. tiricr, judge United states Court
Hon. q. w. Woodward, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. W. A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phila,
Hon. John Bigler. ex- Governor Saiitorni=-
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