Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-22
MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.
rHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,

HE hiDnh1o hhE LNo In NuMDEh'
Il situated Al the upper part OF the ION, 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 conductor also, terminating in a single
tube and called the 'Ureter. The ureters are
connected with the bladder. .sss.l..,
or tissues, divided into parts, viz: the Upper,
the Lower. the Nervous. and the Mucous. The
upper expels. the lower retains. M any 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
The reader must also be made aware, that
however slight may be the attack. it is sure-to
affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
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 connections.
Al. 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. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensres.
DROPSY
il a collection of water in some parts OF the
body. and bears different names. according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally di1used
over the body. il is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen, Ascites; when Of the chest.
Hydrothorax.
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the best
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidneys,
gravel. dropsical swellngs, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysura or di iiiculty 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,
Gsut and rheumatism of the kidneys, without
any change in quality, but increase of color or
dark water. IL was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick. in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of diges-
ton and exeiies the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural engagements, az
well as pain and inflammation. are reduced, and
is taken by
y MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. %, 1857.
II. T. HRLMBOLD, Druggist.
Dear Ssr: | 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 un-
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 had used all kinds of ad-
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 10
use your remedy. As you advertised that Ii
was composed Of bVehH, eIbe6s and juniper 6er-
ries. it occurred to me and my physician a. an
excellent combination. and, with his advice
after an examination of the article, and con-
sulting again with the druggist. concluded 10
try it, / commenced its use about eight months
ago, at which time was confined to my room.
From the first bottle | was astonished and graf
flied at the beoeficial effect. and after using IL
three weeks was able TO walk out. felt much
like writing you full statement of my case al
that time. but thought my Improvement might
defer and see If it would eject perfect cure.
knowing then it would be Of greater value to
you and more satisfactory to me.
/ am now able to report that cure is effected
after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three months
and feel as well in all respects as ever did. :
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
| taste and 0dor, nice tonic and invigorator of
| the system. do not mean to be without it
Whenever OCCASION may require its use in such
| affections. M. MCCORMICK,
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