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MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS,

I'nE hlDNElO AhE INO IN NOmDEh,
L 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 MS deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in single
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. The
upper expels. the lower retains. Many bave 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
various functions. If they are neglected, Gra-
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 corrections.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the bad-
dor, but allowed to remain it becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensues.
DROPS1t
is a collection of water in some parts of the
body, and bears different names, according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally difiused
over the body, it is called Anasarca : when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when of theEchest,.
n'uO'HO'AA' 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, Strangury or stop
ping of water, Hcrmaturia 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 calcaibous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargeMeuts, as
well as pain and Inflammation. are reduced, an
is 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 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 Of the most eminent physi-
Clhut. cApcFlcHCinb iltbio IChci.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised, consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buohu.
Iidid this because had used all kinds Of all
vertised remedies, and had found them tort b.
less, and some quite injurious; in fact, | de-
SPARED Of ever getting well. and determine to
use no remedies hereafter unless l knew of the
ingredients. 1t was this that prompted mo to
use your remedy. AS you advertised that
was composed Of bHchu, cubebs and jsniIDsr 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-
sultng again with the druggist, l concluded to
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
fled at the beneficial effect, and after using il
three weeks was able to walk out. felt much
like writ ing you full statement Of my case at
that time. but thought ny Improvement nigh
defer and see if it would effect a perfect cure.
knowing then it would be of greater value to
you and more satisfactory 70 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 l ever did.
Your Buchg being devoid OF any unpleasant
taste and odor, a nice tonic and invigorator 0
the system. l do not mean to be without Il
whenever occasion may require us use in such
affections. NJ. MCCORMICK.
ment, he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. WIN. Bigler, ex- Governor Pennsylvan -
Hon. Thos B. Florence, Philadelphia.
Hon. J. G. Knox. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. J. S. Black. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. ID. r.. Porter, ex-Goy. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis Judge. philadelphia,
Hon. X. G. Grier, Judge United States Court.
Hon. g. VI. Woodward, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. W. A. Porter. City Solicitor, Phila:
Hon John Bigler, Ex-Governor California.
Hon, Z. Banks, Auditor-General, Washing
ton. ID. G., and many Others, If necessary.
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