Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-05
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THE KIDNEYS.

VHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
Il situated at the upper part OF the I0in, sur
rouneed 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 servo as deposit for the
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. The
| upper cxpes. tho lower retains. Many have a
desire TO urinate 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, il is sureltO
affect his bodily health and mental powers: as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
sources.
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the leins is indicative of the
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensuess 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; il becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensves.
DR0PSY
is collection of water in some parts of the
body. and bears different names. according to
the pirts affected, viz: when generally diffused
over the body, it il called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when of the chest,
EydrOthorax.
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the best
remedies, for diseases Of the bladder, kidneys,
gravel, dropscal swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria. or di fficulty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges Of water. Strangury or stop
ping oil 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-
tion and excites the abIorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargemeats, 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. 25, 1851.
ii. L. HELMBOLD, Druggist.
Dear SU: have been asufferer 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 physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised. consult ted with my family physi-
clan IN regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinds of adj
vertised 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 the
ingredients. 1t was this that prompted me to
use your remedy, As you advertised that it
was composed Of buchu, cH6ebs and juniper Ler-
ries, II occurred 10 me and my physician as an
excellent combination. and, with his advice,
after an examination of the article and con-
sulting again with the druggist, concluded TO
try II. L commenced its use about eight months
ago, at which time was confined to my room.
From the first bottle l was astnnished and graf
flied at the beneficial effect. and after using it
three weeks was able TO walk out. | felt much
that time. but thought my Improvement might
only be temporary, and therefore concluded TO
defer and see II il would effect perfect cure.
knowing then it would be Of greater value to
you and more satisfactory to me.
/ am now able 30 report that a cure is effected
after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three months
and feel as we'll in all respects as | ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid OF any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigorator of
the system. do not mean to be without it
whenever occasion may require its use in such
affections. NJ. MCCORMICK.
Should any doubt Mr.. MoCormicks state
ment. he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. Vim. Bigler.ex Governor Pennsylvania.
Hon. Thos. D. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. G. Knox, Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. j. ). Black. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. D. X. Porter, cx-Goy. PENNSYLVANIA.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. X. G. Gricr, Judge United States Court.
Hon. q. w. Woodward. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. W. A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phila.
Hon. John Biglcr. Ex-Governor California.
Hon. 4. Banks. Auditor-General. Washing
ton, ID. u, and many ether, IT necessary.
Principal Depot, Helmb,ld' Drug and Chem
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Hotel, New York
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