Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11
MEDICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

II III hlDNE1G AhE INO In N u mDEh,
l. situated at the upper part of the loin, sur
rounded by fat anCl consisting of three parts,
viz The Anterior. M Id the Interior the Exterior
The anterior ahsorbs. Interior consists of
tissues or veins VIII ich servo as deposit for the
urine and convey to 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 ofyariOus coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz: the Upper,
the Lower, the Nervous, and tho Mucous. The
upper expels. the lower retains Many have n
desire to urinate without the ability, Others uri-
nate without the ability to retain. This fire.
queu tly occurs in children.
Tt, cure these affections we must bring into
act on the muscles, which are engaged in their
various functions. If they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue:
The reader must also be made aware, that
however slight may be the attack, it is sure to
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 corrections.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the bad-
der, but allowed to remain; 1t becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that tho stone is formed and gravel ensues.
DRoPSYl
is collection of water in some parts of the
body, I'D bears different names, according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally dilfused
over the body, it is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen. Aseites; when Of the chest,
II uiO'OO'"A' TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu is decidedly, one OF tho best
remedies for diseases of the bladder. kidneys,
gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or d fiiculty 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 cxcites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargements, IS
well as pain and INFLAMMATION. are reduced. an
" MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADRLPHIA. Pa, Feb. 25, 1857.
II. 7. HELMBoLD, Druggist.
Dear SIR / 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 IN
der the treatment Of the most eminent phyl-
clans. experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised, | consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
Iidid this because had used all kinds of ad
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious in fact, I de-
SPARED Of ever getting well, and determined TO
use no remedies hereafter unless know Of tho
ingredients. 1t was this that prompted mo 10
use your remedy. As you ADVERT ed that /
was composed Of buchu, cubcbs and juniper Der
ries. it occurred TO me and my physician as an
excellent combination. and, with his advice,
after an examination OF the article, and con-
sulting again with the druggist, concluded 20
try IL. / commenced its use about eight months
ago, At which time was confined 10 my room.
From the FIRST bottle was astonished and rrat- /
fled at the beneficial effect. and after using il
three weeks was able to walk out. / fet much
like writing you full statement Of my case at
that time. but thought my Improvement nigh
only be Temporary, and therefore conrluied to {
defer and see If IL would elect a perfect cure,
knowing then il would be of greater value 10
you and more satisfactory TO mo
/ am now able 70 report that q curcis elected
after using the remedy for i've months.
have not used any now for three months.
and feel a. well in all respects ne / ever lid.
Your buchu beng devoid Of any unr icasan
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigorlcor o
the system. / do not mean 90 be without Il
whenever occasion may require Us u.s. n such
Should any doubt Mr.. McCormics'-
ment. be refers 60 the following gcntiesaer..
Hon. Wa. Bigler, ex-Govcrnor PENNEY san ..
Hon. Thos. B. Florence. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. G. Knox. ludre. PHILADELPHIA
Hon. y. =. Black. Judge. PHILADELPHIA
Hon. ID. X. Porter, cN-tor. Pc1ueylrlria.
hon. Ellis Lewis yudre. Phiiadclphis.
Hon. X. c. Grior Judge United -taft Court.
Hen. q. W. Woodward. Jrlge, Philai c'uhia.
Hon. ". A. Porter. City Solicitor. ffia.
Bon. John BiEler, ex-6overnor California.
Hon =. Banks. Auditor-GCucral. NJ hing
ton, d. c., and many rthcrs, III ncccsslfr.
Principal Depot, n clmhlll's Drug AMI chem T
ical Wharehguss 5A broadway. MeiroIolitaa
Hotel New York
sold By DruEris,s ereryuherc-
HFBEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. "a i-I9