Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-12
M EpIcAL.
THE KIDNEYs.

TIIE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,
Il situated at the upnsr part al the ic.n, saf-
rounSed Dy iat and consisting of three para.
viz: The ntcri0r.and tho lnterior,t tho Exterior.
The anterior absorbs. Interior consists Of
tissues or veins. which servo as deposit for the
urine and convey II to the exterior. The exts-
rior Is a conductor also, terminating in singlo
tube and called the llreter. Tho ureters are
connected with the bladder.
Tho bladder Is composed Of various coverings
or tissues. divided into parts, viz; the Upper,
the Lower, the Nervous. and the Mucous. The
upper expcis. the lower retains. Many have a
desire 10 urinate without the ability, Others uh-
nate without the ability to retain. This fire.
quently occurs In children. 1i
IL cure these affections We must bring into
action the muscles. which are engaged in thoir
various functions. III they are neglected, Ora
vel or Dropsy may ensue,
The reader must also be made aware, that
however slight may DO the attack, II i sure 10
Affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our hesh and blood are supported from these
~ GOVT. OR RHEUMATIsM.g
Pain occurring IN the loins is indicative of The
above diseases. They occur in persons di4-
posed 10 acid stomach and chalky connections.
kf THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water Is not expelled from the bia.i-
der, but allowed TO remain; II becomes feverish
and sediment forms. II Is from this deposit
that the stone Is formed and gravel ensues.
DR0PSY Y
is collection Of water in some parts of the
body. and bears different names, nccOrding 10
the parts Affected. viz: when generally diffused
over the body. 1t IL 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. kidney1.
drnnaiqnl w IL, 4
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or di ficulty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fro
quent DISCHARGES q 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 ar
dark water. IL was always highly recommended
by the late DIR. Physck. in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of diges-
ton and excites tho absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcarcous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargements, as
well as pain and Inflammation. are reduced, ard
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. IS, Is57.
II. T. HELMBoLD. Druggist.
Dear Sir: | have been sufferer for rpwar,,s
of twenty. years, with gravel. bladder ar kia-
ney. affections, during which tine / have used
various medicinal preparations, and been un-
der the treatment Of the most eminent phy.i-
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 al
| vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious; in fact, L de-
| SPARED OF ever getting we'll. and determined 10
| use no remedies hereafter unless knew Of the
| ingredients. 1t was this that prompted me 10
use your remedy, As yeu advertised that Il
was composed Of bnehu. egbebs and juniper be-
| II rred a m md my nh
| excellent combination. and, with his advice,
! after an examination OF the article, and con-
sulting again with ths druggist, concluded 10
try 1t. commenced its use about eight months
| ago, at which time was confined to my rooi 1.
From the first bottle / was astonished and era =
flied ut the beneficial effect. and after usinr IL
three weeks Yves able to walk out. / felt much
like writing you full statement of my case ut
that time. but thought my improvement. might
| only be temporary. and therefore concluded 70
defer and see if i would effect perfect cure.
| knowing then it would DO of greater value -
you and more satisfactory to me.
/ am now able to report that a cureis effected
after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three months.
| and feel rs well in all respects as L ever did
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and odor, a nice tonic and invigorator of
the system. do not mean to be without II
whenever occasion may require its use in such
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Hon. VIM. Bigler ,ex Governor Pennsylyani .
Hon. Thos. B. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. c. Knox, Judge, philadelphia.
Hon. j. ): Black. Judge. Philadelphia.
lion. ID. Il. Porter, ex-Gov. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge. Philadelphia,
Hon. r. G. Grier, Judge United States Court.
Hon. g. W. Woodward, Judge, philadelphia.
Hon. w. A. Porter. City Solicitor, PhiIa.
Hon. John Bigler, ex-governor California.
Hon. y. Banks. Auditor-General, Washing
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