pen PulblMtf The
Best
Guaranty Me ML
" TAKING TIME BY THE
FORELOCK."
All observing people most have noticed
growing sentiment in this country in fa
vor of using only put-up foods and medi
cines OF KNOWN COMPOSITION. It is but
Batumi that one should have some interest
the composition of that which he is ex
pected to swallow, whether it be food, drink
or medicine. This sentiment has resulted
in the introduction in the Legislatures of
many of the States, as also in the Confess
of the United States, of bills providing; for
the publication of formula or ingredient on
wrappers and labels of medicines and foods
put.up for general consumption.
Recognising this growing disposition on
the part of the public generally, and satis
fied that the fullest publicity can only add
to the well-earned reputation of his proprie
tary medicines, Dr. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo,
N. Y., has " taken time by the forelock," as
it were, and is publishing broadcast, and on
each bottle wrapper, a full and complete list
of all the ingredients entering into his med
icines, Golden Medical Discovery," the
popular liver invigorator, stomach tonic,
blood purifier and heart regulator; also of
his "Favorite Prescription" for weak, over
worked, broken-down, debilitated, nervous,
invalid women.
CRITICS DISARMED.
This bold and out spoken movement on
the part of Dr. Tierce, has, by showing ex
actly what hia well-known medicines are
composed of, completely disarmed all harp
ing critics who have heretofore unjustly at
tacked them. A little pamphlet has been
compiled, from the standard medical author
ities of all the several schools of practice,
ahowing the strongest endorsements by.
leading medical writers of the several in
gredients which enter into Doctor Pierce's
medicines and recommending these ingre
dients for the cure of the diseases for which
Dr. Pierce's medicines are advised. A copy
of this little booklet is mailedrw to any
one desiring to learn more concerning the
valuable, native, medicinal plants which
enter into the composition of Dr. Pierce's
medicines. A request, by postal card or
letter, addressed to Dr. R.V. Tierce, Buffalo,
N.Y., will bring this little booklet by return
post
THEY STAND ALONE.
This striking departure of Dr. Pierce from
the usual course pursued by the manufac
turers of proprietary medicines, at once
takes his medicines out of the class gener
ally known as "patent" or secret medicines,
neither of which term is at all applicable to
them, aa their formula now appears on the
wrapper of every bottle leaving the great
laboratory at Buffalo, N. Y. It places them
in a class all by themselves. Neither of
them contains any alcohol, which fact alone
should cause them to be classed all by them
selves aud as entirely harmless vegetable
extracts, made and preserved by the use of
glycerine and not with the usually employed
strong alcohol, which works so much inj :iry,
especially in casea where treatment, even
though of the best, must be continued for
considerable periods of time, in order to
make the cure permanent
Many years ago, Dr. Pieree found that
chemically pure glycerine of proper
strength, was far better than alcohol both
for extracting and preserving the medicinal
principles residing in our indigenous, or na
tive, medicinal planta, such as he employs
exclusively in manufacturing his medicines.
Some of these medicinal loots have, since
Dr. Pierce first commenced to use them, ad
vanced so in price, that they may be culti
vated with great profit by our farmers. This
is especially true of Golden Seal root, which
enters into both the Doctor's "Golden Med
ical Discovery and his " Favorite Prescrip
tion." It now brings upward of fi.33 a
pound, although formerly selling at from
15 to 90 cents a pound. Many tons of this
most valuable root are annually consumed
in Doctor Pierce's Laboratory.
SAFE AND RELIABLE.
A consideration of first importance in
deciding what medicine to take for the cure
of any lingering or chronic ailment is as
to its hartnlessness or inability to do injury
to the system. "Better suffer the ills we
have than fly to those we know not of."
So many "Cheap John," give-away, "free
trial bottle" medicines, made up of cheap
ingredients of doubtful aud often harmful
y character, are being offered to the afflicted,
under the most extravagant statementa as
to their marvelous curative properties, that
it behooves those in need of safe and reli
able medical treatment to consider care
fully what they take in the way of medi
cine,, otherwise, lasting injury instead of
Itlief and cure is quite likely to follow.
NATURE'S LAWS.
In most diseases of long standing, known
as chronic diseases, no matter how good the
treatment in order to be effective and pro
dace a permanent cure, medicine most
be perseveringly used for a considerable
period of time. Hence, the great import
ance of employing such medicine as will
act in harmony with Nature's laws, and
which will be eliminated or cast out of the
human system when it has done its cura
tive work, through the natural emunctories
.the lungs, skin, kidneys and bowels; or,
ia Just the same way as food, or that portion
of it which is not assimilated and made a
part of the body, is cast out as refuse.
Hence, it is, that vegetable medicines,
those made up from the roots 0 medicinal
planta, act more in harmony with Nature's
laws than do mineral medicines ; tbey do
their work by aiding and encouraging the
atural functions of the several organs of
the body and then pass out of the system
through the natural emanctory channels.
Waving no harmful effects behiud. This is
ot true of medicines made up with a
large percentage of alcohol or containing
atrong, irritating or corrosive and poison
ous minerals. The injurious effects of even
small portions of alcohol, long continued,
are pretty well know a eve te the non
professional public. Alcoholic medicines
should therefore be avoided in all chronic
diseases aa likely to do great and lasting
injury to the system.
OF KNOWN COMPOSITION.
Standing out in bold relief, all alone, and
as a conspicuous example of open, frank
and honest dealing with the sick and af
flicted, are Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
tion for weak, debilitated, nervous, "run
down," pain-racked women, and Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, the famous rem
edy for weak stomach, indigestion, or dys
pepsia,' torpid liver, or biliousness, all
catarrhal affections whether of the stomach,
bowels, kidneys, bladder, nasal passages,
throat, bronchia, or other mucous passages,
also as an effective remedy for all diseases
arising from thin, watery or impure blood,
as scrofulous and skin affections.
THE BADGE OF HONESTY.
Each bottle of the above medicines bears
npon its wrapper a badge of honesty in the
full list of ingredients composing it printed
in plain English. This frank and open
publicity places these medicines in a class
all by themselves. They cannot be classed
as patent nor secret medicines for they are
neither being of known composition.
Dr. Pierce feels that he can afford to take
the afflicted into his full confidence and lay
all the ingredients of his medicines freely
before them because these ingredients are
such as are endorsed and most strongly
praised by scores of the most eminent med
ical writers of all the several schools of
practice, as cures for the diseases for which
these medicines are recommended. There
fore, the afflicted do not have to rely alone
upon Dr. Pierce's recommendation as to
the curative value of his medicines for cer
tain easily recognized diseases as ia the
case with all other medicines put up for
like purposes.
WHOSE SAY-SO' IS BEST?
With other medicines the afflicted have
only their makers' word for their efficacy.
With Dr. Pierce's medicines they have the
disinterested endorsement of scores of
eminent medicat practitioners and medical
writers of wide renown. These numerous
unqualified endorsements, from men whose
writings are regarded as authorities in each
of the several schools of medicine, are the
more valuable because they were written
without any knowledge on the part of the
several writers that they were extolling the
curative virtues of ingredients that go td
make up Dr. Pierce's world-famed medi
cines. Doctor Pierce's Family Medicines,
therefore, stand, alone in respect to being
the only ones professionally endorsed as
remedies, or cures, for the several diseases
for which they are recommended. A glance
at the published ingredients will shqw that
no narcotics or other harmful agents are
employed ; that no alcohol enters into their
composition ; that they are made of the
roots of indigenous, or native, medicinal
plants ; that, instead of alcohol, chemically
pure glycerine, of proper strength is used,
both for extracting and preserving the
medicinal principles residing in the several
roots employed.
In favor of Dr. Pierce's medicines is the
frank, confiding, open, honest statement of
their full composition, giving every ingre
dient in plain English, without fear of suc
cessful criticism and with confidence that
the good sense of the afflicted will lead
them to appreciate this honorable manner
of confiding to them what they are taking
into their stomachs when making use of
these medicines.
ALL RIGHTS PROTECTED.
The exact working formula for making
Dr. Pierce's medicines without the use of a
drop of alcohol and preserving them unim
paired in any climate for any length of time,
cost Dr. Pierce and hia assistant chemists
and pharmacists a tedious course of study
and experiments, extending over seveial
years. With the use of chemically pure
glycerine of just the right strength, and
with laboratory apparatus and appliances
specially invented and designed to carry on
the delicate processes employed, Dr. Pierce
finally found that all the medicinal prin
ciples residing in the several native, medi
cinal roota could "be more perfectly ex
tracted and better preserved from fermenta
tion thau if alcohol was employed. Besides
the glycerine, of itself, possesses the prop
erty of greatly enhancing the efficacy of
the several medicinal agents employed,
whereas alcohol is well known to be ob
jectionable in any medicine to be em
ployed in chronic or lingering diseases,
where, at best, treatment must be con
tinued over a considerable period of time
in order to make the cure complete and
permanent
The exact proportion of the several in
gredients used in these medicines, as well
as the working formula and peculiar pro
cesses, apparatus and appliancea employed
in their manufacture, are withheld from
publicity that Doctor Pierce's proprietary
rights may not be infringed and trespassed
upon by unprincipled imitators and those
who may be piratically inclined.
DO NOT BE DECEIVED.
it is an insuii 10 your intelligence tor a
dealer to attempt to palm off upon you a
substitute for one of our world-famed medi
cines. You knoztr what you want It's his
business to meet that want. When he urges
some substitute he's thinking of the larger
profit he 11 make not of your welfare. Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as also
his "Favorite Prescription" afford dealers
fair profit, and purchasers should turn their
backs on any dealer who offers them such
treatment
OURS NOT A GIFT ENTERPRISE.
We send no free, give away, or "trial"
bottles for experimental work. Our medi
cines have a well established value, can be
had at all medicine stores at reasonable
prices, are of known composition and well
attested Curative potency. You don't ex
periment with your case when you employ
them for auy of the easily recognised ail
ments for which we recommend them.
World's Disfknsary Medical
A&sJUAXtoM, Prop's, Buffalo, N. Y.
W EE -A. T
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
IS HADE OF. ITS INGREDIENTS ARE:
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I POOT J BOOT
T abort Ultufralton rtprtirnU
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plant$ which inter into SJr.
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BORATE OF SODA, a very small quantity, (about one grain
to the dose of the "Discovery").
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DR. PIERCE'S DISCOVERY.
Nearly forty years ago, Dr. Pierce dis
covered that chemically pure giyoerlne of
proper strength la a bettor solvent and
preservative of the active medicinal prin
ciples residing In most of our indigenous
or native medicinal plants than la eloobol,
Aa Its use is entirely unobjectionable,
while alcohol Is well known when used
even In email portions, for a protracted
period, to do lasting Injury to the human
system, especially In the case of delicate
women and children, he decided to use
chemically pnre glyoerine Instead of the
usually employed aloohol in the prepara
tion of hia medicines. Ee found that the
glycerine, besides being entirely harmless,
possesses intrinsic medlolnal properties
of great value. Ita nutritive properties,
Dr. Fierce believes, far surpass those of
ood-liver oil, entitling It to favorable con
sideration in all oases of incipient con
sumption, espeolally when it le combined
with the active medlolnal principles ex
traoted from Black Oherrybark, Queen's
root, Stone root. Golden Seal root and
Bloodroot, as In u Golden Medical Dlsoov.
ery." Besldea its superior nutritive prop
erties, glycerine is a very valuable demul
cent and thereby greatly enhancee the
remedial action of all the foregoing roota
in the cure of severe oongha, bronchial,
throat, laryngeal and other kindred affec
tions of the atr-paaaagee and lungs. In all
" wasting- diseases," where there la lose of
flesh and gradual " running down "of the
system, the glycerine certainly plays an
important part In lessening the breaking
down and wasting of tissue, and in pro
moting assimilation and increase of bodily
weight. It is, In Dr. Pierce's estimation, a
powerful reconstructive agent in all eaaea
of impaired vitality and especially valuable
when associated and combined with suoh
superior alteratives and tonics aa in
Golden Medical Discovery." Ita wonder
ful solvent properties also play an im
portant part in the cure of gall atones and
dry constipation. Olyoerlne is also one
of the very best aatlferxnents and aa suoh
counteracts the exoesslve fermentation
of foods in the stomach, present In moat
oases of indigestion Or dyspepsia. Thus
the pain, belching of noxious gas, bloating
and other diaagreeable symptoms are over
come and the Btone root. Golden Seal root,
Bloodroot and other ingredients of "Golden
Medical Discovery " are greatly assisted In
their action In completing a ears. As will
be seen from the writings of Drs. Bartho
low, King, Soudosr, Coe, EUlngwood and
other high authorities, these agents eaa
confidently be depended npon for the moat
positive, eurative action In all atonlo, or
weak, etatee of the stomach, accompanied
with dia tree sing indigeetion or dyspepsia.
Seed from the wrltinge of the authorities
quoted, under heart Inge of Golden Seal
root, Btone root, Black Cherry bark, Blood
root, ttaeeu'e root and Mandrake root in
the foliowing columns and you will find
that ril vbeae ingrsdlnta are recommended
a xeanodUa m li-ilgeeUon es dyspepsia.
GOLDEN SEAL, ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis),
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingia Sylvatica),
STONE ROOT
(Collinsonia Canadensis),
BLACK CIIERRYBARK
(Prunus Virginiana),
BLOODROOT
(Sanguinaria Canadensis),
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Podophyllum Peltatum),
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE,
PURE WATER,
WORDS OF PRAISE
FOR INGREDIENTS OF
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY.
S-'rom Eminent Medical Writer.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis).
Dr. Roberts Bartholow, Jefferson Med
ical College of Philadelphia, a recognized
authority on Materia Medico and Thera
peutics, says of Hydrastis (Golden Seal):
"Very useful aa a stomachic tonic (stomach
tonic) and iu atonic dyspepsia. Cures gas
trie catarrh (catarrh of stomach) and head
aches accompanying same. In catarrh of
the gall duct and jaundice, it is of especial
utility. Constipation, dependent upon dif
ferent deficient secretions, may be overcome
by the remedy. Chronic catarrh of the in
testines, even if it has proceeded to ulcera
tion, is remarkably benefited by Hydrastis.
It may be given as a remedy for intermittent,
chronic and malarial poisoning, aud en
larged spleen of malarial origin. It lessens
the secretion of albumin in chronic Bright's
disease, diminishes mucus in catarrh of the
bladder.
The foregoing Is certainly a wonderfully
strong endorsement of one of Sr. Pleroe's
chief ingredients used In " Golden Medical
Dleoovery," and also la his " Favorite
Prescription."
Prom 'Organic Medicines," by Grovrr
Cos, M. D., of New York, we extract the
following: 'Hydrastis (Golden Seal) ex
ercises an especial Influence over mucous
surfaces. Its action in this respect is so
manifest that the indications for its employ
ment cannot be mistekeu. Upon the liver
it acta with equal certainty and efficacy.
Asa cbolagogue liver invigorator), it has
few equals. In affections of the spleen, and
abdominal viscera generally, it is an efficient
and reliable remedy, also in scrofula, gland
ular diseases generally, cutaneous erup
tions, indigestion, debility, diarrhoea, con
stipation, piles and all morbid aud critical
discharges."
Dr. Cos continues: "Hydrastis (Golden
Seal), is also of inestimable value in the
treatment of chronic derangements of the
liver. It seems to exercise aa especial in
fluence over the hepatic (liver) structure
generally, resolving (dissolving) biliary de
posits, removing obstructions, promoting
secretion, and giving tone to the various
functions. It is eminently cholagogue (liver
accelerator), and may be relied upon for the
, relief of hsnetic (liver) torpor."
"In many derangements of the urinary
apparatus we have found the Hydrastis to
answer an admirable purpose. In chronic
inflammation of the bladder, we deem it
one of the most reliable agents of cure. As
a tonic in the convalescing stages of fevers,
pneumonia, dysentery, and other acute dis
eases, the Hydrastis is peculiarly appro
priate. It promotes digestion and assimila
tion, obviates constipation, and gives tone
to the depurating ( cleansing ) functions
generally."
Dr. Cos continues: "We would here
add that our experience has demonstrated
the Hydrastis to be a valuable remedy in
bronchitis, laryngitis, and other affections
of the respiratory organs."
Prof. Hobart, A. Hare, M. D., University
of Pennsylvania, says of Golden Seal : "Of
service in chronic catarrh of the stomach
and bowels following abuse of alcohol ; a
tonic after malarial fever. Has a distinct
anti-malarial influence. Good in all catar
rhal conditions, as uterine catarrh, leucor
rhcea, etc. Ia a curative agent in chronic
dyspepsia."
Prof. Laurence Johnson. M. D., Med
ical Department of University of City of
New Vork, says of Golden Seal : " Has
been used as a substitute for quinine in
treatment of intermittents (fevers), and in
convalescence from acute diseases. Exerts
a specially tonic influence upon mucous
surfaces and upon the gall bladder."
BEMASKS. After reading the fore
going extracts who can doubt the great
efficacy, in a long list of dlseasee, of
"Golden Medical ' Dleoovery' one of the
principle ingredients of whloh is Golden
Seal (Hydrastis). In studying the adapta
bility of " Golden Medical Dleoovery" to
the onre of disease of the different organs
of the body, ws may safely rely upon it to
produce all and more than all the good re
sults to be experienced from the nse of
Golden Seal root or ita combined, active
medicinal principles, slnoe it is rich In all
these, and besides their aotton ia greatly
enhanoed by their combination with glyc
erine aa well aa with other moat valuable
medlolnal agents.
BLACK CHERRYBARK
(Prunus Virginiana).
Prof. Robes. rs Bartholow, M. D., says:
"Wild Cherrybark is an excellent stomach
tonic ; it baa long been held in great esteem
in domestic practice as a remedy in ca
tarrhal atates of the bronchial mucous mem
brane and in phthisis (consumption)." "The
sirup is much used aa an ingredient in
cough mixtures."
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingia Sylvatica).
Prof. John Kino, M. D., ssys : "An al
terative (blood purifier) unsurpassed by few
if any other of the known alteratives ; most
successful in skin and scrofulous affections.
Beneficial in bronchial affections perma
nently cures bronchitis relieves irritations
an important cough remedy conghs of
years' standing being cured. Aids in blood-
making and nutrition, and may be taken
without harm for long periods."
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Podophyllum Polfatum).
"Certain, sure cathartic; leaves bowels in
improved condition. A gentle stimulant
tonic ; improves the appetite. Particularly
valuable in dyspepsia, gastric and intestinal
catarrh. Beneficial in some affections of
bladder.".
BLOODROOT
(Sanguinaria Canadensis).
" Stimulates digestive organs, increases
action of heart and arteries stimulant and
tonic. Very valuable as a cough remedy
acts as a sedative further valuable as an
alterative."
STONE ROOT
(Collinsonia Canadensis).
"Alterative, tonic, stimulsnt Valuable in
laryngitis 'ministers' sore throat.' In dis
eases of stomach and intestines improves
appetite, promotes flow of gastric juice;
tonic effect upon organs involved. A
good remedy in indigestion, dyspepsia,
chronic gastritis, increasing the secretion
from kidneys and skin."
The foregoing four, several extracts are
all taken from the American Dispensatory,
by Professors KING and SCUDDE&.
Prof. Wm. Paine, M. D., late of Phila.,
author of Paine 's Epitome of Medicine,
reports the cure of bad cases of valvular dis
ease of the heart from the use of the active,
medicinal principles extracted from Stone
root. Dr. Pierce has had like success from
prescribing his "Golden Medical Discov
ery " in auch cases.
Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., in his
treatise entitled "Specific Medication,"says:
CoHiasonia (Stone root), is a specific in
' ministers' sore throat ' (chronic laryngitis).
He continues: "It proves beneficial in other
cases of chronic laryngitis, in chronic bron
chitis and phthisis (consumption), allaying
irritation and checking cough. It also ex
erts a favorable influence upon the diges
tive processes, improving the appetite, fa
cilitating digestion and acting as a general
tonic. It passes off through the kidneys
and exerts a tonic influence upon the entire
extent of the urinary tract I regard it as
one of the most direct and valuable agents
of the Materia Mcdica and on that will
give satisfaction to whoever employs it."
The above are atrong endorsements of
one of the most valuable ingredients con
tained In " Golden Medioal Dleoovery,"
via.; Collinsonia, or Stone root. Ita vir
tues, however, are not over-extolled, as
we oan attest from our experience and ob
servation in watching the beneficial action
of the "Dleoovery" in heart affections,
laryngitis, bronchitis, incipient consump
tion and other ailments noted above.
It will be seen from the foregoing that
"Golden Medical Discovery" haa a large
range of applications, being a superior
remedy not only ia all stomach, liver and
bowel troubles, but also for bronchial,
throat, and lung troubles accompanied by
obstinate cough ; also for kidney and blad
der affections, valvular disease of the. heart
and all catarrhal affections, no matter
whether affecting the mucous membranes
lining the nasal passages, or those of the
stomach, bowels, or of the pelvic organs of
women.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
IS HADE OF. ITS INGREDIENTS ARE:
s A I -c GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
SW67 I 42t" (Hydrastis Canadensis),
X-s I I t ATvrre ottddcd snnT
S)StflS1t
Th abn tThutratfam rrprtsmU
tht mml nativ nwdlcinol
plant 1 which onttr into
Dr. Pirrci't Favor
it Pmcription.
BICARBONATE OF POTASH (about one-fourth grain to the
teaspoonful).
The active medlolnal principles of the several ingTedlente, or native, American,
roots employed, are extracted from each ingredient by the nse ot chemically pure)
glycerine of proper strength and with the aid of apeclal apparatus and appliances
devised and built especially for carrying on the delicate and exact prooeeeea em
ployed. These prooessee cost Dr. Pierce and his assistant chemists and pharma
cists much study and a long seriee of tedious experiments, extending over a
period of several years, and finally resulted In a most perieot pharmaceutical
compoundnow known aa Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
WORDS OF PRAISE
for iNOKEPiEjrrs of
DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE
PRESCRIPTION.
From well recognized authorities ot
all Scboola ot Medicine.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis).
Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., says : "It
stimulates the digestive processes, and in
creases the assimilation of food. By these
means the blood is enriched. e e e e
The consequent improvement on the nerv
ous and glandular systems are natural re
sults." He continues: "In relation to its
general effects on the system, there is no
medicine in use about which there is such
general unanimity of opinion. It is uni
versally regarded aa the tonic useful in all
debilitated state.".. .
Prof. Ellingwood, M. D., of Bennett
College, Chicago, says of Golden Seal :
In its therapeutic (remedial) influence its
widest range of action ia upon the stomach,
in functional disorders of that organ, where
the entire apparatus, including the liver is
stagnant and inoperative. It is a most
superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis (in
flammation of the stomach), chronic con
stipation, general debility, in convalescence
from protracted fevers, in prostrating night-
sweats. is an important remedy in
disorders peculiar to women. In all ca
tarrhal conditions, especially if there be
muscular relaxation and general enfeeble
ment, it is useful."
Prof. Roberts Bahtiiolow, M. D., of
Jefferson Med. College, says of Golden
Seal: "Valuable in uterine hemorrhage
(flooding), menorrhagia (profuse menstrua
tion), and congestive dysmenorrhea (pain
ful menstruation). Locally good in leucor
rhcea, ulceration and erosion of the cervix
(neck of uterus), unhealthy and sloughing
sores and old ulcers of the leg."
From the foregoing extracts It will be
seen that Golden Seal root ia a very eftl
oent curative agent in most of the weak
nesses and ailments affecting the organs
peculiarly feminine. But there are several
other unsurpassed remedial agenta for the
our of woman'a maladies found growing
in the forests ot this blessed land of ours,
and these Dr. Pleroe knew to be of such
great efffoaoy as to make it advisable to
combine them la Juit tht right pnportleai,
with the Oolden Seal root. In making np
the compound known as his "Favorite
Prescription." Thus, be believes he has
produced the moat happy combination of
the moet valuable remedial agenclea
known to modern medioal science for the
oure of woman's peculiar weaknesses and
maladies. Bs feels that the professional
endorsement of those most eminent In tho
several sohools of practloe, will be found
to amply Justify him In the nss of this
strong language.
BLUE COHOSH ROOT
(Caulophyllum Thallctroldos).
The America Dispesatory says : "Blue
Cohosh is used by Indian squaws, they em
ploying a decoction of the root for two or
three weeks previous to labor to facilitate
Childbirth.'
Prof. Iohn Kino. M. D., says: "Blue
Cohosh haa enjoyed a well-merited repu
tation, for when used by delicate women, or
those who experience prolonged and pain
ful labors, for several weeks previous to
confinement, it gives tone and vigor to all
the parts engaged in the accouchement,
facilitating its progress, a nd relieving much
suffering Prof. HALE testifies that Blue
Cohosh acts as an anti-abortive by relieving
the irritation upon which the trouble de
pends." Dr. Kino says, "It has been em
ployed to relieve irritation of the repro
ductive organs dependent on congestion.
It controls chronic inflammatory states of
the organs and gives tone in cases of de
bility. In the sexual disorders of the female
it is indicated by tenderness and pain in the
uterus. Ia debilitated patients, it hss been
very successfully used in cases of hysteria
to overcome the attack, and to relieve
ovarian pain, or irritation when accom
panying that Csorder. Chronic ovaralgia,
leucorrhcea, amenorrhea (suppressed men
struation) and dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation), are conditions in which it
has been mott successfully employed. It
has an established reputation as a remedy
for rheumatism of tht uterus, with nerv
ous excitement, for uterine cramps attend
ing meastruatioo, and for monorrhagia
(nrofuae auastruatisaj."
(Cypripedium Pubescens),
BLACK COHOSH ROOT
(Cimicifuga Racernosa),
UNICORN ROOT (Helonias Dioica),
BLUE COHOSH ROOT
(Caulophyllum Thalictroides),
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE,
PURE WATER,
BENZOATE OF SODA (about one-fifth
grain only to the teaspoouful of
" Prescription "),
UNICORN ROOT
(Helonias Dioica).
The American Dispensatory (prepared by
Professors Kino and Scudder), says :
Helonias, or Unicorn root, has been found
very beneficial in dyspepsia, loss of appe
tite, and for the removal of worms. It is
more especially applicable in indigestion,
dyspepsia and ma I assimilation, where the
trouble is reflex from, or associated with,
wrongs of the female reproductive appara
tus. Such digestive disturbances as depend
upon uterine and ovarian irritation, or upon
lack of uterine activity, in chlorotic anemia
(thin, or watery poor blood), are benefited
by it. It is valuable in atony (weakness)
of the generative organs." Prof. King says,
"have found this plant to possess a de
cidedly benefical influence in cases of
sexual lassitude in both sexes, the resnlt
of excesses, especially in those instances
where there are symptoms of gastric (stom
ach) derangement with impaired memory,
mental apathy, or indifference, and an en
feebled, condition of the general system,
with weakness or dull pain in the renal, or
lumbo-sacral (small of the back) region.
In diseases of the reproductive organs of
females, and especially of the uterus, it is
one of our most valuable agents, acting as
a uterine tonic, and gradually removing
abnormal conditions, while at the same time
it imparts tone and vigor to the reproduc
tive organs. Mlence, it is much used ia
Itucorrhaea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
and to remove the tendency to repeated
and successive miscarriages. A particular
phase removed by it is the irritability and
despondency that often attends uterine
troubles. In painful raenstruntion it has
been found especially adapted to those
cases in which there is pelvic fullness, a
sensation as if the pelvic organs were dis
tended with blood, and the aching, bearing
down organs feel as if they would fall out
Of the body. Its action here is very de
cided. It is considered useful by some for
the relief of the vomiting of pregnancy,
Helonias is a decided tonic to the urinary
tract" ,
JJr. John Fyfb, Editor of the Depart
ment of Therapeutics in The ElectiO
Review says of Unicorn root (Heloniat
Dioica) one of the chief ingredients of Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription :
" A remedy which invariably acts as a
uterine invigorator and alwaya favors s
condition which makes for normal activity
of the entire reproductive system, cannot
fail to be of great usefulness and of the
utmost importance to the general practi
tioner of medicine. In Helonias we have
a medicament which more fully answers
the above purposes than any other drug
with which I am acquainted. In the treat
ment of diseases peculiar to women it is
seldom that a case is seen which does not
present some indication for this remedial
agent."
He continues: "Helonias (Unicom root)
through its tonic and alterative influence
acts equally well in araenorrhcea (sup
pressed menstruation) and in menorrhagia
(flooding or profuse menstruation). It is
especially called for in cases of araenor
rhcea which are accompanied by general
debility and an atonic tweak) condition of
the digestive organs, as it increases the
si petite and promotes digestion and aasim
ilation. When there is atony (weakness)
of the generative organs and a tendency to
miscarriage its tonic influence upon the
sexual system will aid much in bringing
about s normal condition of the structures
involved. In sterility and impotence its
curative power is unmistakable, and within
s reasonable time it will restore to health
ful activity all caves not dependent upon or-
Sanic wrongs, and in leucorrhcea and ia
efective menstruation it ia a fiequcntly
needed remedy."
The following are among the leading
indications lor Helonias: "Pain or aching
in the back, with leucorrhcea ; atonic (weak)
conditions of the reproductive organs of
women, mental depression and irritability,
associated with chronic diseases of the
reproductive organs of women ; constant
sensation of heat in the region of the kid
neys ; menorrhagia (flowing due to a
weakened condition of the reproductive
system ; amenorrhaea, (suppressed menstru
ation), arising from or accompanying aa
abnormal condition of the diceotive oigans
and an anaemic (thin blood) bubit ; dragging
sensations in the extreme lower part of the
abdomen."
If the above symptoms are present, no
invalid woman otm do better than take Dr.
Pleroe's Favorite Prescription, one of the
leading and pjedonunatii.fc' lntfredlenta of
which is Unfoorn root, or Helonias.
Of Black Oohoeh root and J-ady a Slipper
root there is equally strong- euuorsetuent,
but lack of space oompells us to omit theua
h.r. And we would invite ail 'ose whs
like to read more extended extracts from
eminent wedlcl authorities treating of
ALL. the eeveral ma-reoienis antenna;
into the composition oT Dr. Pierce's media
olnen, to send for a booklet recently com
plied by Dr. pieree and publUhed by the
of buffalo, K. Y., which will be eeot
to any one reeueetln- a oopy ot the Mine,
by poetal eard or letter. Ask for the little)
book si extracts compiled by Dr. flacwe.
