Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-18
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THE KIDNEYS.

VNHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
Il 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 il to the exterior. The exte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in single
tube and called the Ureter The ureters are
connected with the bladder.
Tho bladder Is composed ofvari0us coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, Wig the Upper.
the Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The
upper expels the lower retains. Many have a
desire to urnate 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
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware. that
however slight may be the attack, il is sure TO
Affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our nesn 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 concretions>
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 feyerish
and sediment forms. II is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensces.
DR0PSY
is a collection of water in some parts of the
body. aud bears different names, according To
over the body 1t is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when of tho lchest,
Hydr0thoraX.
TREATMENT.
Helmbolds highly concentrated compoupd
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the hast
remedies for diseases of the bladder. kidneys'
gravel. dropsicai swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or d ficulty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges of water, Strangury or ATOM
ping OF water, Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Geut and Rheumatism Of the kidneys, without
any change ~ quality, but increase of color or
dark water. Ii was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick. in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of diRes-
tion and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
erclse, Dy when the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural engagements. IA
well as pain and Inflammation. are reduced. an
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 25, 1857.
II. T. HELMBoLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir: have been sufferer for unwords
Of twenty, years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time + have ,,saa
various medicinal preparations, and been mn
der the treatment Of the most eminent pbysi
clans. experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised. consulted with my famiiy nbvsi
clan in regard 10 using your Extract Rnchn
ldid 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 we'll, and determined 10
use no remedies hereafter unless knew of the
ingredients. 1t was this that proInDteul ma 10
use your remedy, As yeq advertised that i
RES. It occurred TO me and my physician as an
excellent combination. and, with his advice.
alter an examination of the article and con-
sulting again with the druggist, concluded TO
try it. commenced its use about eight months
ago, at which time | was confined 10 INV room
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
ihed at the beneficial effect, and after using IL
three weeks was able TO walk out. | felt much
that time, but thought my Improvement Nigh
only be temporary. and therefore concluded 10
defer andsee If It would effect perfect cure.
knowing then it would be of greater Valne 10
you and more satisfactory to me-
i am now able to reDert that cure is effaetesl
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 Buehu being devoid Of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigoratOr o
the system. do not mean TO be without il
occasion may require its use in such
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Hon. VIM. Bigler, ex-GOyernor Pennsylvani
Hon. Ihos. D. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. =. g. Knox. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. !. ;; Black. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. ID. X. Porter, ex-Gov. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. X. z, Grier, Judge United States Court.
Hon. g, W. Woodward. judge, PHILADELPHIA.
Hon. W. A. Porter. City Solicitor. phila
Hon. John Bigier. ex-Governor California.
Hon. Z. Banks. Auditor-General Washing
on, ID. G., and many others il necessary
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