Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-08
MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

TTNHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER,
4 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 a deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is q conductor also, terminating in single
tube and called the Qreter. 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 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. If they are neglected, Graz
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
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
sources.
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in thelo ins 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; it becomes ieverish
and sediment forms. lt Is from this deposit
DR0PSY
is a 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, it is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen, Asctes; when Of theschest.
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the best
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidneys,
gravel, dropsical dwellings, 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.
quont discharges of water, Strangury or stop
ping of water, Herm0turia 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 those affections.
This medicine increases the power of digos-
ton and excitcs the ahsOrbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the wntery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural engagements, 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. 20, 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 IN
clans, experiencing hut little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised. l consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Bdchu,
Iidid this because l had used an kinds OF adj
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. 10 WAS this that prompted me 10
use your remedy. As You advertised that IA
was composed Of bucla, cH5cb8 and jumper ber-
60 q
excellent combination. and, with his advice,
after an examination Of tho article, and con-
sulting again with the druggist, / concluded 10
try il. / commenced its use about eight months
ago, nc which time Il was confined 10 my room
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
fled at the beneficial effect. and after using IL
three weeks was able 70 walk out. / felt much
like writ ing you a full staicmeu of my case al
that time. but thought my Improvement mich
only be temporary. and therefore concluded 10
defer and see III II would effect a perfect cure
knowing then 1t would be OF greater value 10
you and more satisfactory % me.
I am now able 20 report that a eureis eFected
after using the remedy for five months
have not used any now for three months.
and feel as well IN an respects as ever aid.
Your Buchu being devoid 81 any unpicagan
taste and odor, nice tonic and inyirorlfor o
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