Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25
MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

V,HE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,
Il situated at the upper part Of the loin. sur
ROUNDED by lat and consisting Of three parts,
The anterior absorDs. Interior consists OF
tissues or veins. which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey n 70 the exterior. The exte-
rior Is n conductor also, terminating In a single
tube and called tho uroter. 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 expcls. the lower retains. Many have a
desire to urinate 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. IL they are neglected, Ora
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware, that
however slight may be the attack, II is sure 70
affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood arc supported from these
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the Ioins 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 il becomes feverish
and sediment forms. II is from this deposit
DR0PSY
is collection Of water in some parts Of the
body. and bears different names, according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally diiIused
over the body, il is called Anasarca when OF
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of thel chest.
TREATMENT.
Helmbolds highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the best
remedies for diseases OF the bladder, kidneys,
gravel. dropscal swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or di iliculty and 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,
Geat 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 excitcs the ahsorbents into healthy ex-
orciso, b. which the watery or calcareous dc
positions and all unnatural engagements, rs
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 25, 1857.
HIT. HELMBoLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir: l have been sufferer for upwards
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time | have used
various medicinal preparations and been I'M
der the treatment Of the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised, l consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because 1 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. twas this that prompted me to
use your remedy, AS yeu advertised that it
I'D ~ aLsfs aya md L..
ries. it occurred to me and my physician as an
excellent coordination, and, with his advice,
after an examination of the article. and con-
sulting again with tho 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
flied at the beneficial effect, and after using it
three weeks was able to walk out. l felt much
like writing you full statement Of my case at
that time. but thought my Improvement might
only be temporary. and therefore concluded to
defer and see if it would effect perfect cure.
knowing then it would be of greater value to
you and moro satisfactory to me.
/ am now able to report that cureis effected
after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three months.
and feel as well in all respects as / ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigerator Of
the system, do not mean to be without il
whenever occasion may require its use in such
affections NJ. MCCORMICK.
Should any doubt Mr.. McCormick'sIta
ment, he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. VIM. Bigler, ex Governor Pennsylvao
Hon. Thos. ,. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. G. Knox, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. j. S. Black. Judge, Philadelphia.
lion. d. r. Porter, ex-Goy. Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. X. G, Grier, Judge United States Court.
Hon. G.. w. Woodward, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. w. A. Porter. City Solicitor, Phila.
Hon, j John Bigler, ex- Governor California.
Hon. u. Banks. Acknowledgment, Washing
ton, d. c., and many others, if necessary.
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