Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-18
M EDIcAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

V'HE KIDNEYS AXE 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-
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
desire TO urinate without the ability, Others uri-
nate without the ability to retain. This Ere
quently occurs in children.
To cure these affections we must bring into
action the muscles. which are engaged in their
various functions. If they arc neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensuc.
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.1
Pain occurring in the loins is indicatj~e of the
above diseases. They occur in per 'oi dis
posed 10 acid stomach and chalky coh..etiOns.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
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 diffused
over the body, it is called Anasarca; when OF
the abdomen, Ascites; when of the chest,
TREATMENT.
Helmbold'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 ficulty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges of water. Srangury or stop
ping of water, Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Geut 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 enlargemeHts. as
we'll as pain and inflammation. are reduced. and
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. Is, 1857.
II. I. HRLMBoLD, Druggist.
Dear SIR: have been asutferer for upwards
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time l. have used
various medicinal preparations. and been un-
der the treatment "a the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparati0ns 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 to
use your remedy. AS yeu advertised that 1t
was composed Of buchu cubebs and juniper ber-
ries, It occurred TO 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, l concluded to
| try il, commenced its use about eight months
| ago, az which time was confined TO- my room.
| From the first bottle L was astonished and graf
fled at the beneficial effect, and after using il
| three weeks was able to walk out. l felt much
| like writing you full statement OF my case az
| only be temporary. and therefore concluded to
| defer and SEQ If it would effect perfect cure.
| knowing then il would be Of greater value to
| you and more satisfactory 70 me.
am now able 20 report that cureis effected
| after using the remedy for five months.
I have not used any now for three months,
and feel as well in all respects as l ever did.
Your Bucbu being devoid of any unpleasant
| taste and odor, q nice tonic and invigorator Of
| The system, do rot mean to be without Il
whenever occasion may require its use IN such
| aiiections, M. MCCORMICK.
Should any doubt Mr.. McCormicksIta
ment. he refers 10 the following gentlemen:
| Hon, VIM. Biglcr, ex- Governor Pennsylvani
Hon. Thos. B. Florence. Philadelphia
Hon. J. c. Knox, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. J. S. Black. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. D. X. Porter, ex-Goy. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. X. G. Grier, Judge United states Court.
! Hon. n. w. Woodward. Judge, philadelphia.
| Hon. w. A. Porter. City Solicitor, Phila.
Hon. John Bigler. Ex-Governor California.
! Hon. y. Banks. Auditor-General. Washing
I ton, ID. c., aud many Others, II necessary.
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