Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-24
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THE KIDNEYS.
TINE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN MIMI

THE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
situated at the upper part of the loin, sur
rounded by fat and consisting Of three parts
viz: The Anterior. and the IHteriOr,the Exterior
The anterior absorbs. Interior consists of
Tissues or veins. which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey tito the exterior The eXte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in "A single
tube and called the ureter. 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 Tho
upper expels, the lower retains, Many have a b
desire 70 urinate without the ability. Others uri-
nate without the ability toretain. This fire.
quenuy occurs in children.
To cure these affections we Riust bring into
action the muscles, which are engaged iu tbeir
various functions. III they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue. .- I.sg.f , .-.
The reader must also be made aware that
however slight may be the attack, it is sure 10
Affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
~ GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loips is Indicative of the
above diseases. They occur In persons dis
posed 20 acid stomach and chalky concretions.
THE GRAVEL. 4ih4
The gravel ensues from neglect or Improper
treatment OF the kidneys. These organs being
weak the water is not expelled from the blads
der, but allow ed 70 remain; it becomes feverisb
and sediment forms. 1t is from THE deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensGes
DhOPS1
Is q collection Of water in some parts Of the
body, and bears different names, according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally diffused
over the body, il is called Anasarca: when Of
the abdomen. Ascites; when of the chest,
HydrOthorax.
n TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated eompound
Extract Buchu Is decidedly one of the best
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidnevs.
gravel. dropsical swellings, rheumatism. and
equity affections. Under this mead we have are
ranged Dysuria, or d fferlty and pain In pass
ing water. seanty secretion or small and fire.
quont dis 'harges Of water Strangury or stop.
ping of water. Hermaturia or bloody urine.
Gsut and Rheumatism Of the kidneys. without
any change 10 quality, but increase of color or
dark water. IL was always highly recommended
By the late DR.. Physics, in these affections.
Thus mediciue increases the power of diges-
tion and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and al unnatural engagements, as
M.li as pam and Inflammation. are reduced, and
8 MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. rs, 1857.
II. I. HELMBoLD, Druggist.
De0r SIR /. | have been sufferer for UPWARDS
of twenty. years, with gravel bladder and KID
ney affections, during which time have used
various medicinal preparations, and been I'M
der the treatment Of the most eminent phys-
clans. experiencing but little relief
EXTENSIVELY
advert sed. consulted with my family pbvsi
clan in regard TO using your Extract Buchn.
| did this because had used all kinds of ad-
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious: in faef. / dc-
SPARED Of ever getting vel. and determined 10
use remedies hereafter unless | knew of the
ingredients. IL was this that prompted me 10
use your remedy. As you advertised that il
was composed Of JuchH. cubets and juniper Der
rtcs, u occurred TO me and my physician as an
excellent combination. and. with his advice,
sulting again with the druggist. / concluded 10
try IL. i commenced its use about eight mouths
ago. az which time was confined TO my room.
From the hTst bottle was astonished and graf
fled at the ben, fetal effect, and after using IN
three weeks was able TO walk out / felt much
like writing You full statement Of my case at .
that time. but thought my improvement might
only be temporary. and therefore concluded 20
defer aud sec II u would elect a perfect cure.
knowing then IL would be of greater value to
you and more satisfactory p me,
after using the remedy for ave months.
have not used any now for three months.
and feel as well in all respects e. ever did.
Your Buehu being devoid Of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and inTigOraf0r Of
the system l do not mean to be without Il
~henever occasion may require IL use IN snct
affections. n. MCCORMICK.
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Hon. Ihps- i. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. g. Knox. Judge. PHILADELPHIA.
Hon. J. 5: Blsck. judge. philadelphia.
Hon. ID. Y. Porter, ex-Gov. Peunsylvauia.
Hon. Kills Lewis. Judge. PHILADELPHIA
Hon. X. G. Grier. Judge United states Court
Hon. q. ". Woodward. Judge, PHILADELPHIA.
Hon. w. A. Porter. City solicitor. Phils.
Hon. John Bigier. ex-6overnor California
lIon. Z. Banks. Audiior-i3cnerai Washing
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