Remarks on the stone and gravel in the kidneys and bladder : with an account of the discovery of a solvent remedy, now used with universal success, and commonly known as Dr. Lee's Gravel Specific / by Samuel H.P. Lee.

  • Lee, Samuel H. P. (Samuel Holden Parsons), 1772-1863
Date:
1843
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Credit: Remarks on the stone and gravel in the kidneys and bladder : with an account of the discovery of a solvent remedy, now used with universal success, and commonly known as Dr. Lee's Gravel Specific / by Samuel H.P. Lee. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    cine in its effects on the absorbent and secretory organs, especially those leading directly from the stomach to the kidneys. If the dandelion cannot conveniently be ob- tained, (it can always be obtained at the Druggists from the Shakers) then soft water, either rain or spring, or any water free from mineral impregnation, maybe used. This medicine will not interfere with any out-door exposure, such as easy travelling, or gentle, regular exercise. He should observe the same rules of diet and exercise that a temperate habit would enjoin upon a healthy person. Per- sons engaged in any active employment on land or water, may use the medicine without any ill effects. Its salu- tary results are soon perceived by a passive amelioration of all his distressing symptoms and a freedom of the se- cretory evacuations, and should be persevered in until the complaint entiiely disappears, and the urine has a natural and healthy appearance. To dissolve the calculi, or gall stones in the biliary ducts, known to exist by the violent paroxisms of sharp, cutting, pungent pains, at the pit of the stomach, extending through the region of the liver, with vomitings accompanied with white or light colored stools, the medicine should be continued two or three months, omitting five or six days at intervals, once in three weeks. During such intervals, a dose of two or three of my genuine Bilious Pills (to be genuine, the enve- lope upon each box must have the same written signa- ture that is attached to this work) would aid the Solvent in its action upon the gall stones by stimulating the ducts, and thereby facilitate their passage into the duodenum, relieving the patient immediately. To prevent a recur- rence of the gall stones, the Solvent should be continued, about one pill per day, for one or two months, in bad cases. Dose.—Take a pill of this compound [per sample] morning and evening, upon an empty stomach, for three or four days ; then take three times a day, morning noon and night. Thus continue until a cure is effected, which will generally be accomplished in three or four weeks, in ordinary cases; but when the disease is of long standing, or a large stone in the bladder or kidneys is to be dis- solved it will take from five to twelve months. To make the cure permanent, and to restore the fluids and secre- tory organs to a healthy sound state, it would be advisable