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mammiy o$ MertL
" TAKING TIME BY THE
FORELOCK."
' All observing people must hve noticed
growing sentiment in this country in fa
vor of using only pot -up foods and medi
cine or KNOWN COMPOSITION. It is but
natural that one should have seme interest
in the composition of that which he is ex
pected to swallow, whether it be food, drink
er medicine. This sentiment has resulted
in the introduction in the Legislatures of
many of the States, as also in the Congress
f the United States, of bills providing for
the publication of formula or ingredients 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'
f ed that the fullest publicity can only add
to the well-famed 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 ingredient 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. Pierce, has, by showing ex
actly what hi well-known medicine 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 sever; schools of practice,
ahowing the strongest endorsements byJ
leading medical writers of the several in
gredient which enter into Doctor Pierce'
medicine and recommending these ingre
dients for the cure of the diseases for which
Dr. Pierce' medicines are advised. A copy
f this little booklet i mailedre to any
ne desiring to learn more concerning the
valuable, ' native, medicinal plants which
nter into the composition of Dr. Pierce'
medicine. A request, by postal card or
letter, addressed to Dr. R.V. Pierce, 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
turer of proprietary medicines, at once
takea his medicine out of the das gener
ally known as "patent" or secret medicines,
neither of which term is at all applicable to
them, a their formula now appear 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
ahould cause them to be classed all by them
selves and 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 injury,
especially in cases where treatment, even
though of the best, must be continued for
considerable periods of time, in order to
make the cure permanent
Many year ago, Dr. Pierce 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 plants, such as he employs
exclusively in manufacturing his medicines.
Some of these medicinal roots 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 farmer. This
is especially true of Golden Seal root, which
enters into both the Doctor' "Golden Med
ical Discovery " and his " Favorite Prescrip
tion." It now brings upward 'of i.7$ a
pound, although formerly selling at from
ij to so cents a pound. Many tons of this
most valuable root are annually consumed
in Doctor Pierce' Laboratory.
SAFE AND RELIABLE.
A consideration of first importance in
deciding what medicine to take for the cure
of any lingering or chronic ailment ia a
to its harmleasnes or inability to do injury
to the system. "Better suffer the ill 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 and often harmful
character, are being offered to the aSicted,
under the most extravagant statement aa
- 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
relief and cur ia quite likely to follow.
NATURE'S LAWS.
In most diseasea of long atanding, known
as chronic diseases, no matter how good the
treatment ia order to be effective and pro
duce a permanent cure, medicine meat
be perseveringly used for a considerable
period of time. Hence, the great import
aac of employing auch medicine aa will
act in harmony with Nature's laws, and
which will be eliminated or cast out of the
human system when it has dene its cura
tive work, through the natural emuactories
the lungs, akin, kidney and bowels ; or,
In just the same way a food, or that portion
of tt which ta not assimilated and made
part of the body, is east out as refuse.
Hence, it is,' that vegetable medicines,
these made np from the roots of medicinal
plants, act more in harmony with Nature'
lawa than do mineral medicines ; they do
their work by aiding and encouraging the
natural function of the several orgaaa of
the body and then pass out of the system
through the natural emuactory channels,
leaving no harmful effects behind. This is
net true of medicines made np with a
large percentage of alcohol or containing
' strong, irritating or corrosive and poison
on minerals. The injurious effects of even
nTI portion of alcahel, long ceatiaued,
On rtty well knows even to the non
professional public. Alcoholic medicines
should therefore be .avoided in all chronic
disease as likely to do great and lasting
injury to the system.
OF KNOWN COMPOSITION.
Standing out in bold relief, all alone, and
i a conspicuous example of open, frank
and honest dealing with the sick and af
flicted, are Dr. Pierce'a Favorite Prescrip
tion for weak, debilitated, nervous, "run
down," pain-racked women,, and Dr. Pierce'a
Golden Medical Discovery, the famous rem
edy for weak atomacb, 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 diseasee
arising from thin, watery or impure blood,
aa scrofulous and skin affections.
THE BADGE OF HONESTY.
Each bottle of the above medicines bears
upon Us wrapper a badge of honesty in the
full list of ingredients composing it printed
tn 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 fan afford to take
the afflicted into his full confidence and lay
all the ingredient 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 disease as is 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 medical practitioners and medical
writers of wide renown. These numerous
unqualified endorsements, from men whose
writings are regarded as authoritiea 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 ingredient that go to
make up Dr. Pierce's world-famed medi
cine. Doctor Pierce 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 show 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 houorable manner
of confiding to them what they are taking
into their atomachs 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 his assistant chemists
and pharmacists a tedious course of study
and experiments, extending over several
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. Fierce
finally found that all the medicinal prin
ciples residing in the several native, medi
cinal root could be more perfectly ex
tracted and better preserved from fermenta
tion than if alcohol was employed. Besides
the glycerine, of itself, possesses the prop
erty of greatly enhancing the efficacy of
the several medicinal scents cmoloved.
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
tinned over a considerable period of time
ia order to make the cure complete and
permanent.
The exact proportion of the several in
gredients used in these medicines, aa well
aa the working formula and peculiar pro
cesses, apparatus and appliances employed
in their manufacture, are withheld from
publicity that Doctor Pierce'a proprietary
rights may not be infringed and trespassed
npon by unprincipled imitator and those
who may be piratically inclined.
DO NOT BE DECEIVED.
It is an insult to your intelligence for
t aler to attempt to palm off upon you
substitute for one of our world-timed medi
cines. You know what you want It'a his
business to meet that want. When he urges
some substitute he' thinking of the larger
profit he'll make not of your welfare. Dr.
Pierce' Golden Medical Discovery as also
bis "Favorite Prescription" afford dealer
fair profit, and purchaser should turn their
backs on any dealer who offers them such
treatment
OURS NOT A GIFT ENTERPRISE.
We send no free, give (way, or "trial
bottles for experimental work. Our medi
cine have a well established value, can be
had at all medicine stores at reasonable
prices, are of known composition and well
attested curative potency. Yon don't ex
periment with your case when yon employ
them for any of the easily recognised ail
ments for which we recommend them.
WokLD'a Disri.Nsa.af Medical
AiMtCLfcTlox, Prop's, Buffalo, N. T.
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN
IS HADE OF. ITS
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BORATE OF SODA, a very small quantity, (about one grain
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DR. PIERCE'S DISCOVERT.
Nearly forty yearn ago, Sr. Fioroo dia-
oovared that chemically pur glycerin of
proper trength 1 a bettor solvent and
preservative of th active medicinal prin
ciple residing- In most of our tndlg-enon
or native mediolnal plant than 1 aloohol.
Aa it us 1 entirely unobjectionable,
while alcohol 1 well known when used
van In ame!) portion, for a protracted
period, to do lasting injury to th human
system, especially In th case of daUcato
woman and children, ho decided to us
chemically pur fflyoorino instead of th
usually employed aloohol in th prepara
tion of his medicines. Ho found that th
glyoorlno, besides being entirely haxmleaa,
possesses Intrinsic- msdiolnal properties
of great valu. Its nutritiv propartl,
Dr. Pierce believes, far surpass tboao of
eod-llver oU, ntitllng It to favorable con
sideration In all eases of inoipisnt con
sumption, espeolally whan It ia combined
with the active mediolnal prinoiplea ex
tracted from Black Cherry bark, Queen's
root. Stone root. Golden Baal root and
Bloodroot, as In " Golden Kodloal Discov
ery." Beside its superior nutritiv prop
erties, glycerin is a very valuable demul
cent and thereby greatly enhances the
remedial action of all the foregoing roots
tn the euro of severe coughs, bronchial,
throat, laryngeal and other kindred affec
tions of the alr-pasaag and lunars. In all
wasting disoaaas, where there is loss of
flesh and gradual "running down" of the
system, the glyoerine oortalnly plays an
Important part in leasenlna; the breaking
down and was Una of tissue, and In pro.
motlng assimilation and Increase of bodily
weight. It ia, In Dr. Pierce's estimation, a
powerful reconstructive agent In all oases
of Impaired vitality and especially valuable
when associated and eomblned with such
superior alteratives and tonloa as In
Golden Medical "Discovery." Its wonder
ful solvent properties also play an im
portant part in the sure of gall stones and
dry constipation. Glycerin is also one
of th rory beat antif ermente and a sues.
counteracts th exoeaslv fermentation
of foods In th stomach, present tn most
oases of Indigestion or dyspepsia. Thus
th pain, belcMnaT of noxious gas, bloating
and other disagreeable symptoms are over
com and the Stone root. Golden Beal root,
Bloodroot and other ingredient of "Golden
Mdloal Diaoorory " are greatly assisted in
their action In completing a euro. A wlU
bo seen from the writings of Dra. Bartlto
low. Kin, Bcudaer, Coo, Elliagwood and
other high authorities, these ag-enta eon
confidently bo depended upon for th most
positive, curative aotion In all atonle, or
weak, states of. the stomach, accompanied
with distressing indigestion or dyspepsia.
jtead from the writings of the authorities
quoted, under headings of olden Seal
root, Stone root. Black CluNTybark, Blood
root, (aaeen's root and Mandrake root in
the following oolomns and yon will and
that all i3a eso -ng-rodicnte are rooom mended
aa remoeUed em ibllsiion e dyspepsia.
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MEDICAL DISCOVERY
INGREDIENTS AflE:
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis),
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingia Sylvatica),
STONE ROOT
(Collinsonia Canadensis),
BLACK CHERRYBARK
(Prunus Virginiana),
BLOODROOT
(Sanguinaria Canadensis),
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Podophyllum Peltatum),
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE,
PURE WATER,
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WORDS OF PRAISE
FOB IXGBEDIENTS Or
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY.
From Eminent Medical Writer.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis).
Dr. Roberts Baktholow, Jefferson Med.
ical College of Philadelphia, a recognised
authority on Materia Medic and Thera
peutics, says of Hydrastis (Golden Seal):
"Very useful as a stomachic tonic (stomach
tonic) and in atonic dyspepsia. Cures gas
tric 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.
teatines, even if it has proceeded to ulcere,
tion, i remarkably benefited by Hydrastia,
It may be given as a remedy for intermittent,
chronic and malarial poisoning, and en.
larged spleen of malarial origin. It lessens
the secretion of albumin in chronic Bright'
disease, diminishes mucus in catarrh of the
bladder."
The foregoing is certainly a wonderfully
strong endorsement of oi.e of Dr. Fioroo'
chief ingredients used in Golden Medical
Discovery," and also in his "Favorite
Prescription."
From "Organic Medicines," by Groves
Cok, M. D-, of New York, we extract the
following: "Hydrastis (Golden Seal) ex
ercises an especial influence over mncoua
surfaces. Its action in this respect is so
manifest that the indicationa for it employ
ment cannot be mistaken. Upon the liver
it acts with equal certa'.nty and efficacy.
A a cholagogue (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 and critical
discharges."
Dr. Cok continues: "Hydrastia (Golden
Seal), ia also of inestimable value in the
treatment of chronic derangement! of the
liver. It seems to exercise an especial in
fluence over the hepatic (live) structure
generally, resolving (dissolving) biliary de
posits, removing obstructions, promoting
secretion, and giving tone to the various
function a It i eminently cholagogne (liver
accelerator), and may be relied use for the
relief of hepatic (liver) torpor."
"In msny derangements ofthe urinary
apparatus we have found th Hydrastis to
answer an admirable purpose. Ia 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, he Hydrastis is peculiarly appro
priate. It promotes digestion and assimila
tion, obviates constipation, and gives tone
to the depurating ( cleansing ) functions
generally."
Dr. Cok 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. Hob art 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
rhrea, etc. Is a curative agent in chronic
dyspepsia."
Prof. Laurence Johnson, M. D., Med
ical Department of University of City of
New York, 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."
REUARKS. After reading the fore
going extracts who can doubt th groat
efficacy, in a long- list of diseases, of
" Golden Medical Discovery " on of th
prinoipls ingredients of which is Golden
Seal (Hydrastis). In studying th adapta
bility of " Goldon Medical Discovery " to
the oure of disease of the different organs
of the body, wo may safely rely upon it to
produce all and more than all the good re
sults to bo experienced, from tbo ua of
Golden Seal root or it oombined, active
mediolnal prinoiplea, sine It is rloh in all
these, and beside their action is greatly
enhanced by their combination with glyo
erine as well as with other most valuable
medicinal agents.
BLACK CHERRYBARK
'(Prunus Virginiana).
Prof. Roberts Barthomw, M. D., says:
Wild Cherrybark is an excellent stomach
tonic ; it has long been held in great esteem
in domestic practice as a remedy in ca
tarrhal states of the bronchial mucous mem
brane and in phthisis (consumption)." "The
sirup is much used as an ingredient in
cough mixtures."
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingla Sylvatica).
Prof. John King, M. D., says: "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 coughs of
years' standing being cured. Aid in blood-
making and nutrition, and may c taken
without harm for long periods."
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Podophyllum Poltatum).
"Certain, cure cathartic; leave bowels in
improved copdition. A gentle stimulant
tonic ; improve the appetite. Particularly
valuable in dyspepsia, gastric and intestinal
catarrh. Beneficial in some affections of
bladder."
BLOODROOT
( Sjngulnaria Canadensis).
" Stimulates digestive organs, increase
ction 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 Canadonsis).
"Alterative, tonic, stimulant. Valuable in
laryngitis ' ministers' sore throat' In dis
ease of stomach and intestines improve
appetite, promote flow of gastric juice;
tonic effect upon organs involved. A
good remedy in indigestion, dyspepsia,
chronic gastritis, increasing the secretion
from kidneys and skin."
Th foregoing; four, veral extracts are
all taken from the American Dispensatory,
by Professor KING and BOTJDDEB.
Prof. Wm. Paine, M. D., late of Phila.,
author of Paine' Epitome of Medicine,
reports the cure of bad casea of valvular dis
ease of the heart from the use of the active,
medicinal principles extracted from Stene
root. Dr. Pierce has had like success from
prescribing his "Golden Medical Discov
cry "in such cases.
Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., in hi
treatise entitled "Specific Medication," aays:
" 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
ert 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 Medica and one that will
gilt satisfaction to whoever employs it.
The above are strona; endorsements of
on of th most valuable Ingredient con
tained (a " Goldon Medical Discovery"
via. : Collinsonia, or Stone root. Its vir
tue, however, are not over-extolled, a
w oan attest from our xprlno and ob
servation in watching th bensnolal action
of th " Discovery " in heart affections,
laryngitis, bronchitis, incipient consump
tion and other ailment noted above.
It will be seen from the foregoing that
"Golden Medical Discovery" has s large
range of applications, being a superior
remedy not only io all stomach, liver and
bowel troubles, but also for bronchial,
throat, and Inng trouble 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 mucoua meabraaea
lining the nasal passages, or these of the
stomach, bowels, or of the pelvic organ of
women.
"WHAT
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
IS HADE OF. ITS lJGIIEDIENTS ARE:
3i
y--W v sworn II
TTis ebae illustration rrprwmt
th ttvtrat natir nutfteinal
' plant usira mlrr in!
Dr. Pitrct't raror
if PrtMription.
BICARBONATE OF POTASH (about one-fourth grain to the
, teaspoonful).
Th aotive mediolnal principles of the several Ingredients, or native, American,
roots employed, are extracted from each ingredient by th use of chemically pur
glycerin of proper strength and with th aid of special apparatus and applianoeo
devised and built especially for carrying on the delicate and exact processes em
ployed. These processes cost Dr. .Flare and hi assistant chemists and pharma
cists much study and a long; series of tedious xprimnts, xtending over
period of several years, and finally resulted in a moat perfect pharmaceutical
compound now known as Dr. Pierce' Favorite Prescription.
WORDS OF PRAISE
for ingredients or
DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE
PRESCRIPTION.
From well recognized mathorltlee ot
mil Schools 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.
The consequent improvement ou the nerv
ous and glandular systems are natural re
sults." He continues: "In relation to it
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 as the tonic useful in all
debilitated states."
Frof. Ellinowood, M. D., of Bennett
College, Chicago, say of Golden Seal :
"In its therapeutic (remedial) influence its
widest range of action ia upon the stomach,
in functional disorder 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. Ro bests Bastholow, M. D., of
Jefferson Med. College, says of Golden
Seal : "Valuable in uterine hemorrhage
(flooding), menorrhagis (profuse menstrua
tion), and congestive dysmenorrhea (pain
ful menstruation). Locally good in leucor
rhoea, ulceration and erosion of the cervix
(neck of uterus), unhealthy and sloughing
sores and old ulcers of the leg."
From th foregoing- extracts it will b
eon that Golden Seal root is a very e IB
cent curative agent in most of th weak
nesses and aliment affecting th organs
peculiarly feminine. But there are aeveral
other unsurpassed remedial agnts for th
euro of woman's maladies found gxowlns;
in ths forest ot this blessed land of ours,
and these Dr. Fiero knw to be of such
groat efficacy aa to soak It advisable to
oombino them to usf th right preaortktma.
with the Golden Baal root, In making up
th 00 ni pound known aa his " Favorite
Proscription." Thus, ho believee he has
produced the most happy combination of
the most valuable remedial agencies
known to modern mdioal science for th
euro of woman's peculiar weakne and
maladies. Ho feel that th professional
endorsement of those moat eminent in th
several schools of practice, will be found
to amply justify him in th as of this
strong language.
BLUE COHOSH ROOT
(Caulophyllum Thallctraldas).
The America Dispesatoey say : "Blue
Cohosh is used by Indian squaws, they em
ploying a decoction of the root for two or
three week previous to labor Xo facilitate
child-birth
-Prof. John King, M. D., aay : "Blue
Cohosh has 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 give tone and vigor to all
the parts etigaged in the accouchement,
facilitating its progress, and relieving much
suffering Prof. Hale testifies that Blue
Cohosh act 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 stales of
the organs and gives tone in cases of de
bility. Ia the sexual disorders of the female
it is indicated by tenderness and pain in the
uterus. In debilitated patients, it has been
very successfully used in caes of hysteria
to overcome the attack, and to relieve
ovarian pain, or irritation when accom
panying that disorder. Chronic evaralgia,
Uucerrhota, amenorrhea (suppressed men
struation) and dysmenorrhaea (painful
menstruation), are conditiona ia which it
haa been most successfully employed. It
kaa an established reputation as a temedy
far rhaumantsm ef the n tens, wtth nerv
osa eaeieemest, for uterine cramps attend
ing messtrsatiaw, ad for metrorrhagia
(nrotuas menstsa ).
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis),
LADY'S SLIPPER ROOT
(Cypripedium Pubescens),
BLACK COHOSH ROOT
(CimTcifuga Racemosa),
UNICORN ROOT (Helonias Dioica),
BLUE COHOSH ROOT
(Caulophyllum Thalictroides),
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE,
PURE WATER,
BENZOATE OF SODA (about one-fifth
grain only to the teaspoonful of
"Prescription"), '
UNICORN ROOT
(Halenias Dioica).
The American Dispensatory (prepared by
Professors King and Sctjdder), 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 mat-assimilation, where the
trouble is reflex from, or associated with,
wrongs of the female reproductive appara
tus. SuchMigestive disturbances as depend
upon uterine and ovarian irritation, or npon .
lack of uterine activity, in chlorotic anemia
(thin, or walry poor blood), ore benefited
by it. It l valuable in atony (weakness)
of the generative organs. Prof. Kino says,
"have found this plant to possess a de
cidedly benefical influence in cases of
sexual lassitude in both sexes, the result
of excesses, especially in those instance'
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 badk) region.
In diseases of the reproductive organs of '
females, and especially of the uterus, it ia
one of our most valuable agents, acting as '
a uterine tonic, and rradually removing
abnormal conditions, while at the same time
it imparts tone and vigor to the reproduc
tive organs. Hence, it is much used in
leucorrhcea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhaea
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 menstruation it ha
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 sching, bearing
down organs feel as 1 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."
Dr. John Fvfe, Editor of the Depart
ment of Therapeutics in The ElectiC
Review say of Unicorn root (Helonias
Dioica) one of the chief ingredient of Dr.
Pierce' Favorite Prescription :
" A remedy which invariably act as s
uterine invigorator and always favor a
condition which makes for normal activity
of the entire reproductive system, cannot
fail to be of great usefulness and of th
utmost importance to the general practi.
tioner of medicine. In Helonias we hav
a medicament which more fully answer
the above purposes than any other drug
with which lam 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 (Unicorn root)
through its tonic and alterative influence
acta equally well in amenorrhea (sup
pressed menstruation) and ia monorrhagia
(flooding or profuse menstruation). It is
especially called for in cases of amenor
rhea which aie accompanied by general
debility and an atonic (weak) condition of
the digestive organs, as it increases the
a, petite and promotes digestion and assim
ilation. When there is atony (weakness)
of the generative oigans and a tendency to
miscarriage its tonic influence upon the
fcexual system will aid much in bringing
about a normal condition of the structures
involved. In sterility and impotence its
curative power is unmistakable, and within
a reasonable time it will restore to health
ful activity all cases not dependent upon "or
ganic wrongs, and in leucorrhora and in
defective menstruation it is a frequently
needed remedy."
The following are among the leading
indications for Helonias: "fain or aching
in the back, with leucoirbira ; atonic (weak)
conditions of the reproductive oigans of
women, mental drprcksion and irritability,
associated with chronic diseases of the
reproductive organs of .women; constant
sensation of heat in the region of the kid
neys ; nienorrhagi (flowing), due to
weakened condition of the reproductive
system ; amenorrbora, (suppressed menstru
ation), arising from or accompanying an
abnormal condition of the dige.tive oigans
and an anaemic (thin blood) habit ; dragging
sensations in the extreme lower part of th
abdomen."
If th above symptoms are present, no
invalid woman can do better than take Dr.
Pleroe' Favorite Prescription, one of th
leading andtpredominaiLng lngredloaU of
which is Ucioorn root, or Helonias.
Of Black Cohoeh root and Laay's Slipper
root there is equally strong enuorseauent,
but lack of spao oompelle ua to emit Unt
her and we would invite all voa who,
like to read more extended extracts from ,
eminent medical authorities treating of
ALL th several ingredients entarlng
lxi to the eompoaiuon 01 Dr. Fierce s aneai
oines, to send for a booklet recently com
r4d by Dr. Pier aod paUuked by She
Werld's Dispensary Meoioal aeooiattoa
wt Buffalo, N. If-, wnloh will bo scat k it tat
aay on requestaag a oopy ed b eama
hf peat oard er letter. Aak for - Uiu3
kowk of oarvraota ema piled by T. friary.
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