Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-15
M Z DicAl.
THE KIDNEYS.

rounded by fat and consisting Of three parts,
viz: The Anterior.and the IHterior. the Exterior.
tissues or veins. which serve rs deposit for the
urine and convey II to the exterior. The exte-
rior Is conductor also, Terminating in a single
tube and called The 9Ieter. The ureters are
The bladder is composed of various coverings
or tissues. divided into parts, viz the Upper,
the Lower, the Nervous and the Mucous. The
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. 1T they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware. that
however slight may be the attack, II is sure to
affect his bodily health and mental bowers; 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 concretions.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensucs from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the blad-
der, but allowed 70 remain; It becomes feverish
and sediment FORMS 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensges.
DR0PSY
is collection Of water in some parts of tho
body. and bears different names, according to
the parts affected, wiz when generally diflused
over the body, II is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen, Ascites; when Of the chest.
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's 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 fliculty and pain in pass
| ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges of water. Strangury OF stop
| ping of water, Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Geut and Rheumatism Of the kidneys, without
any. change in q''ality, but increase of color or
| dark water. IL was always highly recommended
| by the late DR.. Physick. In these affections.
| This medicine increases the power Of diges-
tion and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
erclse. by which TIE watery or saleareous de-
well as pain and inflammation. are reduced, and
Is taken By
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILApELPHIA, Pa, Feb. %. 1857.
| Ii. 7. HELNBoLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir: have been sufferer f5I apw ards
| Of twenty. years, with gravel. bladder and kid
\ ney affections, during which time / have used
1 various medicinal preparations. and been un-
| der the treatment ID the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief. 10
| Having. seen your preparations extensively
| advertised, consulted with my family physi-
| clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
| l did this because had used all kinds of ad-
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious; in fact, l de-
| SPARED OF ever getting we'll, and determined to
use no remedies hereafter unless l knew of the
| ingredients. IT was this that prompted me TO
| use your remedy. As yeu advertised that il
| was composed of JHchu, cubebs and juniper ber-
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excellent combination, and, with his advice.
sulting again with the druggist, concluded to
try it. commenced is use about eight months
ago, at which time was confined to my room.
| From the first bottle was astonished and graf
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three weeks was able to walk out. felt much
like writing You full statement Of my case at
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knowing then it would be of greater value to
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| | am now able 10 report that cureis effected
after using the remedy for five months.
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Hon. Ellis Lewis. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. X. @. Grior. Judge United States Court.
Hon. q. W. Woodward, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. w. A. Porter. City Solicitor. Phila
Hon. John Bigler. Ex-Governor California.
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