Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-09
MEDIcAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

INhE hlONE1S AMI INO LIN NOMDEtt,
L situated ct the upper part of the oin, 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 it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is a conductor also, terminating in a 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 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, 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 concretiOns.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect 81 Improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the blad-
der, but allowed to remain; it becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel cnsuos.
DROPSYl
is a collection of water in some parts of the
body, and bears different names, according to
the parts affected, viz; when generally difused
over the body, it is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen, Ascltes; when Of thegchest,
Rydrothorax. ,
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 di fhculty 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,
Geat 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 tho power of diges-
tion 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, an
is taken by ....
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPBIA, Pa, Feb. 25, 1857.
VI. T. HELNBoLD. Druggist.
Dear Sir / have been asu1erer for UPWARDS
of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time have used
various medicinal preparations, and been un-
der the treatment Of 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.
Itdid 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, ana determined to
use no remedies hereafter unless / knew Of the
ingredients. IL was this that prompted me to
use your remedy. As yeu advertised that i
was composed Of biichu, cube5s and juniper ber-
ries IL occurred TO me and my physician as an
excellent combination, and, with his advice,
after on examination of the article, and con-
sulting again with the druggist, concluded to
try il. 1 commenced its use about eight monks
ago, at which time vas confined 70 my room.
From the first bottle | was astonished and graft
flied at the beneficial effect, and alter using il
three weeks was able 10 walk out. folt much
like writ ing you lull statement Of my case at
that time. but thought my improvement, nigh
only be temporary, and therefore eonclnied to
defer and see If il would effect a perfect cure.
knowing then il would be Of greater value to
you and more satisfactory 70 me
l am now able to report that a cure + electei
after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three iuonths.
and feel rs we'll in all respects IS cvey Ga.
Your Buchu being devoid Of any uni sGsan
taste and odor, nice tonic and inTiFor-inr o
the system, do not mean 70 besHii1out {
whenever occasion may require is " .gen
should any doubt Mr.. MoCormictsssa
mcnf. be refers to the following gentleiren:
Hon. Wm. Bicler, ex- Governor PenusyIran .
lion. Thos. b. Florence. Philadelphir
Hon. J. G. Knox. Judge, Philadelphia
Hon. J. $. Black. Judge. Phiiadclpha.
Hon. y. r. Porter, cx-Goy. fonnsy!vaaia
Hon. Bills LeVis. Judge. Philaieiuhi'.
Hon. X. G. Gricr. Judge United States Court.
Hon. q. W. Woodward, judge, Philaleir hia.
Hon. W. A, Porter. City Solicitor. Pliia,
Hon. John DiElcr. eX-tiovcrnor California
Hon. IT.. Banks. Auditor-1gncral. hasliuE-
ton. ID. c.. and many othcrs. III ucccs1afy.
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