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M z DIcAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

VHE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
Il situated at the upper part of the Ioin. SUR
viz: The Anterior and The Interior. Exterior.
The anterior absOrbs. Interior consists OF
tissues or veins which serve as a deposit for the
urine and convey II 70 the exterior. The exte-
rior is a 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 urinaie without the ability. Others uri
nate without the ability TO retain. This fire.
quen,ly occurs in children.
To cure these affections wo must bring into
action the muscles, which are engaged in their
various functions. IL they are neglected, Ora
vel or Dropsy may ensuo.
The reader must also be made aware that
however slight may be the attack, II 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 tho
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 feyerish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensres
DR0PSY
is collection Of water in some parts of the
body, and bears different names. according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally diifused
over the body. it ia 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. dropsical swelings, 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. Hermaturia 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 calcareous de-
| positions and all unnatural engagements. 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. 25, 1857.
ii. T. HRLNBoLD, 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 ID the most eminent physi-
clans, experiencing but little relief.
| Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised. consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all 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 tho
ingredients. 1t was this that prompted me to
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was composed Of buchu. cubebs and juniper Jer-
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after an examination of the article, and con
sulting again with the druggist. concluded to
try it. l commenced its use about eight months
ago, at which time was confined to my room.
From the first bottle was astonished and graf
flied ut 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 a perfect cure,
knowing then it would be of greater value to
you and more satisfactory TO me.
| / am now able to report that q 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 Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigorator OF
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Hon. X. G. Grier. Judge United States Court.
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Hon. John Bigler, ex-Governor California.
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