Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-14
MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

UHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,
Il situated al the upper part Of the loln. SUR
rounded by tat and consisting Of three parts,
viz: The Anterior.and the Interior, the Exterior
The anterior absOrbs Interior consists of
tissues or veins. which serve az a deposit for tho
urine aud convey i 70 the exterior. The exte-
rior Is conductor also, terminating in "a single
tube and called the Ureter. The ureters arc
connected with the bladder.
Tho bladder Is composed ofvarious coverings
or, q tissues d W. into parts Si1 the Upper
upper expels the lower retains. Many have a
desire 10 urnate without the ability, Others uri-
nate without the ability TO retain. This fire.
Quently occurs in children.
To cure these affections wo must bring into
action the muscles, which are engaged in their
various functions. IL they are neglected, dra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue;
The reader must also DO made aware that
however slight may be the attack, IL Is sure 10
aneet his bodily health and mental powers; as
our nesh and blood are supported from these
GoUr. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loins is Indicative of tho
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed TO acid stomach and chalky connections.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment OF the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the blnd-
der, but allowed TO remain; i becomes feverish
and sediment forms. II IL from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensges.
DROPSY
Is a collection Of water in some parts of the
body. and bears different names, according 10
the parts affected, viz. when generally dihnsed
over the body. IL is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of thorchest,
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated command
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the heat
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidneys,
gravel. drQpsleal swellings, rheumatism. and
equity affections. Under this head We have ar
ranged Dysuria, or d ifculty aud 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,
Geut and Rheumatism of the kidneys, without
any chSnge IN quality, but increase of color or
dark water. IL was always highly recommended
by the late Dr. Physick. in these affections.
=, rms medicine increases tho power Of diges-
ton and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise. by which the watery or caleareons de-
positions and all unnatural enlargonents sa
well as pain and inflammation. are reduced. an
il taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN,
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. %, 1857.
II. T. HELMBOLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir: have been sufferer for upwarls
of twenty years, with gravel bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time | have used
various medicinal preparations, and been un-
der the treatment OF the most eminent physi.
Clans eS periencing but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised, consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu
lldid 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 10
use no remedies hereafter unless knew Of Tho
ingredients. IL was this that prompted mo TO
use your remedy. As yeu advertised that IL
was composed Of buchu, cubebs and juniper her,
ries. IL occurred to me and my physician as AN
excellent combination. and with his adyiee.
after an examination of the article, and con-
sulting again with the druggist, / concluded TO
try it. commenced its use about eight months
ago, NJ which time was confined 10 my room.
From the first bottle was astonished and graft
lned at tho Denehcial effect. and after using il
three weeks was able to walk out [ felt much
like writing you full statement of my case at
that time. but thought my Improvement nigh
only be temporary, and therefore concluded to
knowing then it would be of greater value 10
you and more satisfactory to me.
am now able to repert that cure is effected
after using the remedy for five months,
have not used any now for three months
and feel US well in all respects as l ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and Od0r, a nice tonic and inVigoratOr %
the system, do not mean to be without il
Whenever occasion may require its use in such
Should any doubt Mr.. M cCormieS'sittaA
mont. he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. Vim. Bigler, Ex-Governor Pennsylvanir.
Hon. Thos. B. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. Q. Knox, Judge, philadelphia.
Hon. J. 5. Black. Judge. Philadelphia,
Hon. D: 4. Porter, ex-Gov. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. X. Q. GIier. Judge United States Court.
Hen. q. w. Woodward, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. W; A. Porter City Solicitor, Phia.
Hon. John Bigler, Ex-Governor California.
Hon. Z. Banks, AuditOr-General, Washing
ton, ID. c., and many Others if necessary.
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