For the encouragement of the sickly and infirm, this tract is submitted to their consideration, touching on the benefits which in general accrue from the use of that inestimable medicine Solomon's Cordial Balm of Gilead .... / [Samuel Solomon].

Solomon, Samuel, -approximately 1818

Date:: [c.1815]

Credit: For the encouragement of the sickly and infirm, this tract is submitted to their consideration, touching on the benefits which in general accrue from the use of that inestimable medicine Solomon's Cordial Balm of Gilead .... / [Samuel Solomon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$etarncted, are forced bock again into (he blood, and become the S' urce* ol many dangerous disease*. It is therefore a matter of much consequence, as well to prevent hurtful disorders, as for the PRESERVATION OF EASE, COMFORT AND BEAUTY, to Persons (however slightly affected) that they should occasionally have leeoursetp the Abstergent Lotmn; but more especially it be- comes urgently requisite when the effects of obstruction make their appearance, and nreak out into pimples, redness, carbuncles, or other cutaneous eruptions.—The Abstergent Lotion never fails with those GIVE IT A FAIR TRIAL, and the Public may he convinced of the certainty of its success as a sate an<! certain remedy for herpetic complaints in general. I hose Ladies who accustom themselves to the use oUtouge will be enabled bv the use of this elegant Cosmetic to give Nature an opportunity ot working her own relief, by washing off frequently (and at least every evening) that incrustation or covering which is more or less pernicious, according to its duration on the face which will produce in its stead a lovely natural hue, and cleanse awl purify the channels, being one of the most efficacious correctors that cm be used. It is evident that Cleanliness, if it cannot b* called one of the \ irtues, must ever rank very near them. From Age to Are it nas eve;-been admitted'that & • 6 Cleanliness is next to Godliness n is a mark of politeness ; it produces love ; and it bears analogy to purity ot mind _ Aristotle calls it one of the half virtues. No one unadorned with this virtu - can go into company without giving a manifest oft nee ; ano the easier or higher any one’s fortune is, this duty rises proportionally. The more any country is civilized the more they consult this part of politeness. We need but com! pare our ideas of a female Hottentot and an English beauty, to be satisfied ot what bath been advanced. The most respecta' le references are given, but bv the particu¬ lar desire of many pepsons -if the first rank and distinction in the W,“U m3de *)ubUc of those wh0 use*h« Price 4s. 6il. per Box, Duty included. As ro doubt exists that Medicines are subject to be counterfeit¬ ed in proportion to their excellence and reputation, this should al- ways be enquired tor in the name of Solomon’s Abstergent Lotion, And care be taken to observe, that a Government Stamp is pasted on each bottle, with the name and p]ace of abode of the proprie- °‘ thus>- . S“fl- Solomon, Liverpool,” engraved thereon to imi : 3Awhlch 'sfe.lan3- a»tl punishable with death ail$