THE MORNING OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY; "FEBRUARY 21, 1906.
Merit
"TAKING TIME BY THE
FORELOCK.'
AH observing people taust have noticed
growing sentiment is this country in fa
vor of using only put-up foods and medi
cines OF KNOWS COMPOSITION-. JtisbiSt
natural that one should have some interest
in 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 CongTess
of 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.
Recognizing 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. Pierce, has, by showing ex
actly what his 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,
shewing 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 mailed 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.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
turers of proprietary medicines, atonce
takes his medicines out of the class gcert
ally known as "patent" or secret medicines,
neither of which term is at all applicable to
them, as their formula now appears e the
wrapper of every bottle leaving .th cVreat
laboratory at Buffalo, N. "Y. It places them
in a class ell by themselves. KekkejLaf
them contains any alcohol, which feet aleae
should cause them to be classed all by them
Hves 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 years 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 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 $1.25 a
pound, although formerly selling at from
15 to so 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 harmlessncas 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 and often harmful
character, are being offered to the afflicted,
under the most extravagant statements as
to their marvelous curative properties, that
it behooves those in need of safe and rell
able medical treatment to consider care
fully what they take in the way of medi
cine, otherwise, lasting injury instead of
relief and cure is quite likely to follow.
NATURE'S LAWS.
In most diseases of long standing, known
as chronic diseases, no mattet;how good the
treatment in order to be effective and pro
duce 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,
in 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 of medicinal
plants, act more in harmony with Nature's
laws than Ao mineral medicines; they do
their work by aiding and encouraging the
natural functions of the several organs of
the body and then pass out of the system
through the natural emunctory channels,
leaving no harmful effects behind. This is
not true of medicines made up with a
large percentage of alcohol or containing
strong, irritating or corrosive and poison
ous minerals. The injurious effects of even
small portions of alcohol, loag continued,
ftrc pretty well known even te tke sex
professional public Alcoholic medicines
should therefore be avoided in all chronic
diseases as likely to do great and lasting
injury to the system.
i
OF KNOWN COMPOSITION. i
Standing out in bold relief, ell alone, and
as a conspicuous example of open, frank
and hoaest dealing with the sick and af
flicted, are Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
tion for weak, debilitated, nervous, "ran
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
upon its wrapper a badge of honesty in the
full list of ingredients composing it printed
in plain English. This frankaBdpen
pablicity 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 forcer-
tain easily recognized diseases 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 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 to
make up Dr. Pierce's world-famed medi
cines. Doctor Pierce's Family Medicines,
therefore, stant) aixne 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
soots 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, hoaest 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 matin?
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 J
years. With the use of chemically cure I
glycerine of just the right strength, andj
with laboratory apparatus and aonliances
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 roots 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 effieacv of
the scleral 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
ia 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 appliances 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 insult to your intelligence for a
dealer to attempt to palm off upon tou a
substitute for one of our world-famed medi-
cines. You knowKhzl you want. It's his
business to meet that want. When he urges
some substitute he's thinking of the larger
profit he'll 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 6IFT.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 any of the easily recognized ail
ments for which we recommend them.
World's Dispensary Medical
Association, Prop's, Sultls, N. Y.
WHAT
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
IS MADE OF, ITS INGREDIENTS ,ARE:
The t&ovr iUuMrilisn rrprticnU
tht Mtml native medicinal
jlant$ -trhicii enter into Dr.
Pierce's Gol&m Ht&
icel DUcevtrg.
BORATE OF SODA, a very small quantity, (about one grain
to the dose of the "Discovery").
IXimlnlVluiiB
MHnBfflflflflMflMAflHIM sssnlBRBBLHBLVflHuVlSaV
waMaamaaaaBW-c r - iMBwim 1
MHHu usnWevaaBwassssssssHF T!kSHp91 Hai 1
nBMwMiissssssssssPB5Fl
ssfsffaBaBHr Jt&sJmSB'BSmMmmoooooolmowoom
DR. PIERCE'S DISCOVERY.
Nearly forty years ago, Dr. Pierce dis
covered that chemically pure glycerine of
proper strength ii a better solvent and
preservative of the active medicinal prin
ciples residing- Inmost of our indigenous
or native medicinal plants than is alcohol.
As its use is entirely unobjectionable,
while alcohol is well known -when used
even in small portions, for a protracted j
period, to do lasting injury to the human
system, especially in the case of delicate
women and children, he decided to use
chemically pure glycerine instead of the
usually employed alcohol in the prepara
tion of his medicines. He found that the
glycerine, besides being- entirely harmless,
possesses intrinsic medicinal properties
of great value. Its nutritive properties,
Dr. Pierce believes, far surpass those of . Vcry xll a 5tomachic tonic (stomach
cod-liver oil, entitling it to favorable con- . and -a a.onic d ia Curcs
sideration in all cases of incipient con- ! . . , , . - . ...
sumption, especially when it in combined ta catsrrb (caiarrn of stomach) and head
with the active medicinal nriacinles ex- i acHes accompanying same. In catarrh of
tracted from Slack Cherrybark, Queen's
root, Stoae root, Golden Seal root and
Sloodroot, as in "Golden. Xeuieal Discov
ery." Seeldes its saperior nutritive prop
erties, fly cerise is a vary valuable demul
oeut and thereby greatly enhances the
remedial action of all the foregoing roots
in the euro ef severe conghs, bronchial,
threat, laryngeal and other kindred affec
tions of the air-passages and lungs. In all
' wasting diseases," where there is loss of
flesh and gradual "running- down" of the
system, the glycerine certainly plays an
important part in lessening- the breaking
down and wasting- of tissae, and in pro
moting assimilation, and increase of bodily
weight. It is; in Dr. Pierce's estimation, a
powerful reeoBs tractive agent in all cases
of impaired vitality and especially valuable
when associated and combined with sack
superior alteratives and tonics as in
" Golden Medleel Discovery." Its wonder
ful solvent properties also play an im
portant part in the cure of gall stones and
dry constipation. Glycerine is also one
of the -very best antif erments and as such
counteracts the excessive fermentation
ef foods in the stomach, present in most
eases of indigestion or dyspepsia. Thus
the pain, belehing- of noxious gas, bloating
aad other disagreeable symptoms are over
come and the Stone root. Golden Seal root,
Sloodroot and other Ingredients of "Golden
Hedioal Discovery " are greatly assisted in
their action in completing a cure. As will
be seen from the writings of Drs. Sartho
Iew, ZZlng, Scudaer, Coe, Sllingwood and
other high authorities, these ag-ents can
confidently be depended upon for the most
positive, curative action in all atonic, or
weak, states of the stomach, aeeompanied
with distressing- indigestion or dyspepsia.
Seadfrem the writings of theauthoritle
amoted, under headings of Golden Sjal
root, Stoae root, Slaek Cherry bark, Slood
root, Queen's root and aCaaarake root in
the feUewing- columns and you will find
that all these ingredients are reeesam ended
u remedies far inalgtstiaa. r uysatnoU.
GOLDEN SEAL HOOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis),
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingia Sylvatica),
STONE ROOT
" (Collinsonia Canadensis
BLACK CHERRYBARK
' ' (Prunus Virginiana),
BLOODROOT
(Sanguinaria Canadensis), .
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Podophyllum Peltatum'J,
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE
PURE WATER,
WORDS OF PRAISE
FOR INGREDIENTS OF
DR. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY,
From Eminent Medical Writers.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis).
Dr. Roberts Bartholow, Jefferson Med
ical College of Philadelphia, a recognized
authority on Materia Medico, and There
ieulics. saTS of Hydrastis (Golden Seal):
the gall duct and jaundice, it is of especial
utility. Constipation, dependent upon dif
ferent deficient secretions, maybe 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 poisosing, and en.
larged spleen of malarial origin. It lessens
the secretion of albumin in chronic BriRht's
disease, diminishes mucus in catarrh of the
bladder."
The foregoing is certainly a wonderfully
strong endorsement of one of Dr. Pleree'a
chief ingredients used in " Golden Xedical
Discovery," and also in his "Pavorite
Prescription."
From "Organic Medicines," by Grover
Coe, 1L 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 mistaken. Upon the liver
it acts with equal certainty and cScacy.
As 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. Coe continaes: "Hydrastis (Golden
Seal), is also of inestimable -value in the
treatment of chronic derangements of the
liver. It seems to exercise an especial in
fluence over the hepatic (liver) structure
generally, resolving (dissolving) biliary de
posits, removing obstructions, promoting
secretion, and giving teae to the various
fnactioas. It is eminently cholagogue (liver
accelerator), as d may be relied upoa ferthe
relief f hspitiu diver) lyrjz"
"In many derangements of the arinary
apparatus we hare fonad the Hydrastis to
answer an admirable perpose. In chronic
inflammation of the bladder, we deem it
one of the most reliable agents of cere. 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. Coe continues: "We would here
add that eur experience has demonstrated
the Hydrastis to be a valuable remedy in
bronchitis, laryngitis, and other affections
of the respiratory organs."
Prof. Hobart A. Hake, 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 inf uence. Good in all catar
rhal conditions, as uterine catarrh, leucpr
rhcra, 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 intermitteats (fevers), and in
convalescence from acute diseases. Exerts
a specially tonic influence upon mucous
surfaces and upon the gall bladder.9
TfKHf ATWCS. After reading the fore-
jcolng extracts who can doubt the great
eficacy, in a long- list of diseases, of
Golden Medical Discovery n one of the
principle Ingredients of which is Golden
Seal (Hydrastis). In studying- the adapta
bility of "Golden 2fedlcal Discovery" to
the cure 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 use of
Golden Seal root or its combined, active
medicinal principles, since it is rich in all
these, and besides their action Is greatly
enhanced by their combination with glyc
erine as well as with other most valuable
medicinal sgents.
BLACK CHERRYBAniC
(Prunus Virginiana).
Prof. Roberts Bartholow, if. D,, says:
"Wild Chcrrybark 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 mucons mem
brane and in phthisis (consumption)." "The
sirup is much used as an ingredient in
cough mixtures."
QUEEN'S ROOT
(Stillingia 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. Aids in blood-
making and . nutrition, and may be taken
without harm for long periods."
MANDRAKE ROOT
(Parfophyllum Paltatum).
"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
(Calllnsania Canadensis).
"Alterative, tonic, stimulant. 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 XING and SCTJDDEB.
PtoC 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 such cases.
Prof. Johk M. Sccddek, M. D., in his
treatise entitled "Specific Medication," says:
" Collinsonia (Stone root), is a specific in
' ministers' sore throat (chronic laryngitis).0
He continues: "It proves beneficial in other
cases of chronic laryngitis, ia 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 Medica and one that trill
give satisfaction to tshoever employs it
The above are strong endorsements of
one of the most valaabls ingredients con
tained in M Golden Xedical Discovery,"
viz.: Collinsonia, or Stone root. Its -virtues,
however, are not over-extolled, as
we can attest from our experience and ob
servation in watching the beneficial action
of the "Discovery" in heart affections,
laryngitis, bronchitis, incipient consump
tion and other ailments noted above.
It will be seen from the foregoing that
"Golden Medical Discovery" has a large
range of applications, being a superior
remedy not only in all stomach, liver and
bowel troubles, bat also for bronchial,
throat, and lung troubles accompanied by
obstinate co&gh ; also for kidney and blad
der affections, valvular disease of the heart
and all catarrhal affections, ao matter
whether affecting the mucous membranes
lining the nasal passages, or those of the
stomach, bowels, or of the pelvic organs of
imen
WHAT
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
IS MADE OF ITS INGREDIENTS ARE:
PURE
Tte dint (HtutrefiKt rrprttenls
the ttvtnl rtatltt medicinal
flanl vieh enter irdm
Dr. Pierce' Favor
it Prescription,
BICARBONATE OF POTASH (about one-fourth grain to the
teaspoonful).
The active medicinal principles of the several ingredients, or native, American
roots employed, are extracted from each ingredient by the use of chemically pur
glycerine of proper strength and with the aid of special apparatus and appliances
devised and buUt especially for carrying on the delicate and exact processes em
ployed. These processes cost Dr. Pierce and his assistant chemists and pharma
cists much study and a long series of tedious experiments, extending over a
period of several years, and finally resulted in a most perfect pharmaceutical,
compound now known as Dr. Pierce's Pavorite Prescription.
WORDS OF PRAISE
yOB IK G RED IE JiT 3 OT
DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE
PRESCRIPTION.
From well reeeinlzetf authorities of
all Schools of Medicine.
SOLD EN SEAL ROOT
(Hyrfrsatls Ganwfansis).
Prof. Johjt M. Scuxjder, 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 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 as tke tonic useful m all
debilitated states."
Prof. EixmcwooD. M. D., of Bennett
College, Chicago, says of Golden Seal
"In its therapeutic (remedial) influence its
widest range of action is 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. It 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 Bartholow, 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 ulcen? of the leg."
Prom the foregoing extracts it will be
seen that Golden Seal root is a very effl
cent curative agent in most of the weak
nesses and ailments affecting the organs
peculiarly feminine. But there are several
other unsurpassed remedial agents for the
cure of woman's maladies found growing
in the forests of this blessed land of ours,
and these Dr. Pierce knew to be of such
great efficacy as to make it advisable to
combine them Ib Jtut the rijbt proportleas,
with the Golden Seal root, in making up
the compound known as his "Pavorite
Prescription." Thus, he believes he has
produced the most happy combination of
the most valuable remedial agencies
known to modern medical science for the
cure of woman's peculiar weaknesses and
maladies. He feels that the professional
endorsement of those most eminent in the
several schools of practioe, will be found
to amply justify him in the use of this
strong language.
BLUE COHOSH HOOT
(Cau!uhjllum Thalidrsidts).
The America. Dispesatory says : "Blue
Cohosh is used by Indian squaws, they em
ploying a decoction of the root fo. two or
three weeks previous to labor to facilitate
child-birth.1
Prof. John Sing, M. D., says: "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 gives tone and vigor to all
the parts engaged in the accouchement,
facilitating its progress, and 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. In debilitated patients, it has been
verjr successfully used in cases of hysteria
to overcome the attack, and to relieve
ovarian pain, or irritation' when accom
panying that disorder. Chronic ovaralgia,
leucorrheca, amenorrhea suppressed men
struation and ' ' dysmenorrhea painful
menstruation), are conditions in which it
has been most successfully employed. It
has an established reputation as a remedy
for rheumatism of the uterus, with nerv
ous excitement, for uterine cramps attend
ing menstruation, and for menorrhtgia
(profuse atemsiruatiox)."
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
(Hydrastis Canadensis),
LADY'S SLIPPER ROOT
(Cypripediuin Piibcscens),
BLACK COHOSH ROOT .
(Cimidfuga Racemosa), rf
UNICORN ROOT (Helonias Dioica);'
BLUE COHOSH ROOT
(Caulophyllum Thalictroides),
CHEMICALLY PURE GLYCERINE,
WATER,
BENZOATE OF SODA (about one-fifths
grain only to the teaspdonful of
"Prescription"),
UNICORN ROOT
(Hslonlas Diaica).
The American Dispensatory (prepared by
Professors King 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 mal-assimilalion, 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 cklorolic anemia
(thin, or watery poor blood), are benefited
by it It is valuable in atony weakness)
of the generative organs." Prof. KiKG says,
"have found this pTant to possess a de
cidedly benefical influence in cases of
sexual lassitude in both sexes, the result
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. Hence, it is much used in
leucorrhcea, ametiorrhaa, 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 menstruation 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."
Dr. John Fyfe, Editor of the Depart
ment of Therapeutics in The Electic
Revtew says of Unicorn root Helonias
Dioica) one of the chief ingredients of Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription :
" A remedy which invariably acts as a
uterine invigorator and always favors a
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 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
acts equally well in amenorrhcea (sup
pressed menstruation) and in menorrhagia
(flooding or profuse menstruation). It is
especially called for in cases of amenor
rhcea which are accompanied by general
debility and an atonic (weak) condition of
the digestive organs, as it increases the
appetite and promotes digestion and assim
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 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 leucorrhcea and in
defective menstruation it is a frequently
needed remedy."
The following are among the leading
indications for 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 ; amenorrhcea, (suppressed menstru
ation), arising from or accompanying an
abnormal condition of the digestive organs
and an anaemic (thin blood) habit ; dragging
sensations in the extreme lower part of the
abdomen."
If the above symptoms are present, no
invalid woman can do better than taka Dr.
Pierce's Pavorit Prescription, one of the
leading and predominating Ingredients of
which la
a umcc
fcora root, or Helonias.
Of Black Cohosh root and Lady's Slincer
root there is equally strong endorsement,
but lack of space compeUs us to emit them
here and we would invite all those who
like to read mora extended extracts from
eminent medical authorities treating of
t.t. the several ingredients entering
into tne composition, ox xir. -Tierce's nasal
c4nes, to send for a booklet recently com
piled by Dr. Pierce and pubUshed by the
world's Dispensary Xedical Association
of Buffalo, N. Y., which will he sent YBJSM
to any one requesting a copy ox tns same,
by postal card or letter. Ask for the little
book of extracts compiled 5yll'. tto.