Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-04
N EpicAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

THE 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 1t 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 have
desire to urinate without the ability, Others uri-
nate without the ability TO retain. This FREE
quently occurs in children.
action the muscles. which are engaged in their
various functions. If they are neglected. Gra-
vel or Dropsy may eusue.
The reader must also be made aware. that
however slight may be the attack, il is sure 10
affect his bodily health and mental powers, ma
our flesh and blood are 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 aud chalky concrstions.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensles from neglect or impronsr
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water Is not expelled from the blade
der, but allowed to remain; 1t becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t il from this deDosit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensves.
DR0PSY
is collection Of water in some parts of The
body. and bears different names, according To
the parts affected, viz. when generally diff,,sed
over the body. it is called Anasarca; when of
TIE abdomen. Ascites; when of the chest,
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the hest
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidneys,
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria. or d iiiculty and pain in pass
ing water. scanty secretion or small and fire.
aaent aisc a.n Of water stranggry or stop
Gsut 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 dires-
tion and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, By Which the wstery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargemeHts, as
well as pain and Inflammation, are reduced, and
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. Is, 1857.
II. 7. HELMBoLD. Druggist.
Dear Sir: have been sufferer for upwards
of twenty years, with gravel. bladder and kid
various medicinal preparations, and been nm
der the treatment Of the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your Preparations extensively
clan IN regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinds OF ad-
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
SPARED of ever getting well, and determined TO
use no remedies hereafter unless know Of the
ingredients. II was this that. prompted me 10
was composed Of 6uctu, euJeJs and jnsiper her.
ries. It occurred TO me and my physician as An d.
excellent combination, and, with his advice
after an examination Of the article. and con-
sulting again with the druggist, / Concluded 10
try it. | commenced its use about eight months
ago. aI which time was confined 10 NV room
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
flied at the beneficial effect and after using II
three weeks was able 10 walk out. i felt much
like writing you full statement of my case al
that time. but tGopght my Improvement might
only be temporary. and therefore concluded to
defer and see II it would effect perfect cure.
knowing then it would be of greater value to
you and more satisfactory TO me.
L am now able 20 report that a 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 / ever did
Your Buchu being devoid Of any unpleesant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigorator Of
the system. do not mean 10 be without II
whenever occasion may require is use in suck
affections. M. McCORMTCK
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Hon. d. X. Porter, ex- Gov. pennsslFania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. K q, Grier. Judge United States Court.
Hon q: W. Woodward. Judge, Philndelphia.
Hon. W. A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phila.
Hon. John BiEier. cx-tfovernor California.
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