CHIONIA. Prepared Exclusively for Physicians’ Prescriptions. BILIOUSNESS. Liver disturbance, more especially that known un- der the name of biliousness, is one of the great curses of the Anglo-Saxon race, and more especially that portion of it inhabiting the American Continent. Having been engaged for more than thirty years in general practice, time and again—yes, hardly a day and scarcely a week passes but the problem of bilious- ness or liver inaction is or has been before me. How often does it occur to every practitioner to see case after case that shows marked manifestation of defec- tive hepatic action. Now, Ido not propose to lay all the diseases that flesh is heir to at the door of this much-abused organ, but I know that all unbiased observers of any reasonable degree of experience will agree with me in attributing a large amount of suffer- ing and distress to the impaired function of the liver. Some six months ago my attention was called to the preparation manufactured by the Peacock Chem- ical Co., of St. Louis, called Chionia, prepared from Chionanthus Virginica, Fringe Tree or Old Man’s Beard, which though unoflicinal in the U. S. Pharma- copoeia, like many other unoflicinal plants and herbs, may prove more valuable than hosts of those that are designated as oflicinal. I have used the Chionia in quite a series of cases of biliousness with most satisfactory results, whether due to torpid liver, induced by errors in diet or regimen, or to preceding attacks of chronic malarial poisoning. As the Peacock Chemical Co. justly claims, it cer- tainly stimulates the liver and restores it to a healthy condition, without debilitating the system by exces- BILIOUSNESS. 3 sive catharsis. It does not purge, but under its use the liver and bowels gradually resume their normal functions, and it has proved in my hands a most efficient remedy for deranged and disordered action of the liver. Dee ring J. Roberts, M. I) , Nashville, Tenn. Graduate University of Nashville. Peacock’s Bromides and Chionia have given me such universal satisfaction that I will give a few lines on my success with them : The Chionia I adminis- tered in a case of biliary calculi of some five or six years standing with frequent biliary colics, which had been treated by three other physicians with no success. I was at that time a graduate in medicine, and also a new man here, but having had some excellent results in a then recent case, was called in to treat this, and with Chionia almost alone 1 have succeeded in pre- venting a single recurrence of the colicky attacks, it being now nine months since I took the ease. The attacks occurred every two weeks or thereabout. The patient now has a clear complexion, and says she was never in better health than now. She takes one bottle of Chionia now every other month or so. I keep Peacock’s Chionia on my little table all the time, and carry it in my case most of the time. Avalon, Mo. K. S. Piatt, M. D., Graduate Medical College of Ohio, I gave Peacock’s Chionia to a young man whom I have been treating for liver trouble for a long time. I had used everything that I could think of with indif- ferent success. Sometimes he would appear to be better, but the improvement was only temporary. At first mercurials seemed to give him relief, but becom- ing slightly salivated I had to stop using them. Nitro mur. acid and a dozen other so-called hepatic stimu- lants failed to give any permanent relief. He became very low-spirited, lost his energy, skin BuJ, conjunc. 4 BILIOUSNESS. tiva muddy and yellowish. He said he would will- ingly pay one hundred dollars for any medicine that would relieve him, and I finally concluded to procure a bottle of Chionia, as I had seen it highly recom- mended in similar cases. After taking one bottle the patient said that he felt better than he had for more than a year, and said he thought he would be all right without taking any more medicine. However, I gave him another bottle; since taking that he is entirely relieved, and I have heard no complaint from him, though several months have elapsed. I got my drug- gist to order a lot, and have prescribed it several times recently. I shall continue to prescribe Chionia for biliary troubles. E. Woolfolk, M. D., Thorn Hill, Va. Graduate University Virginia. Peacock’s Chionia I tried in two cases of long standing biliousness in which it acted like a charm, clearing the complexion, relieving the engorged and non-acting liver, restoring the appetite, and healthy color to the patient. I think it will form a valuable addition to our remedies for biliousness and jaundice. Nottingham, Md. W. W. Waring, M. D., Graduate University of Maryland. I prescribed Chionia in cases of infants and children who were attacked with malaria, bilious and jaundiced, this also acted like a charm, and the beauty of it is not disagreeable to taste, one of our greatest drawbacks in prescribing for children. I can therefore, from ray experience, heartily recom- mend these preparations as being all that is claimed for them. Trenton, O. H. SCHOENFELD, M. D., Graduate Medical College of Ohio. BILIOUSNESS. 5 I have used Peacock’s Chionia. in a case of bil- iousness, dizziness and constipation, with most favor able results, and shall continue to use it. Quincy, 111. Mrs. E. T. Judd, M. D., Graduate Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. I have used Peacock’s Chionia in cases of slug- gish liver or biliousness ; and find it works well in any chronic derangement of the liver due to sluggish- ness* F. J. Holbert, M. D., Lyon Valley, Pa. Graduate Bellevue Hospital Med. College. I am pleased to say that after giving Peacock’s Chionia a trial, that 1 have found it very valuable in a case of biliousness and constipation, and it acted like a charm. Washington, D. C. B. L. Wright, M. D., Graduate Howard University, Washington, D. C. I have used Peacock’s Chionia in several cases of biliousness, dyspepsia, habitual constipation, etc., with marked success. Have requested my druggists to keep it in stock, and would advise my brother physicians to give it a fair trial. Benning, D. C. J. L. Brayshaw, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore. I have thoroughly tested Chionia (Peacock) in biliary affections, and lind it to be a very valuable medicine in chronic liver diseases. Dodge, Tex. W. S. Randolph, M. D., Graduate Memphis Medical College. I used Chionia successfully in a case of bilious headache. It is a potent cholagogue and fine hepatic stimulant. Thos. C. Haley, M. D., Riceville, Va, Graduate Medical College of Virginia, 6 BILIOUSNESS. Chionia for bilious troubles has proved quite satis- factory as far as I have prescribed it. Corunna, Mich. D. F. Alsdorf, M. D., Graduate Albany Medical College. I find Peacock’s Chionia just the thing in mild cases of biliary trouble, and it does not debilitate the patient. H. B. Stewart, M. U., Fair View, S. C. Graduate Atlanta, Ga., Medical College. The Chionia was used on a bilious patient with chronic malarial trouble. The patient returned, and has used three bottles with marked improvement. I can speak of Chionia as a fine preparation. New Berlin, O. W. C. Steele, M. D., Graduate University of Wooster, Cleveland, O. Used Chionia in two cases of biliousness and one of bilious fever with good effect. I must say that I am favorably impressed with it. It always acts well where indicated. W. H. Campbell, M. D., Livingston, Mont. Graduate Gross Medical College. Peacock’s Chionia was administered to a lady who for several years had been a sufferer from bilious colic caused from partial stenosis of the biliary duct; she had just gotten over a very severe attack when she sent for me. I found her very jaundical and badly constipated, stools slate or gray colored, which they had been for years. I placed her upon Chionia, ten drops every two hours, to clear up the previous attacks. Her bowels speedily returned to activity, stools became natural in color and consistence, jaundice disappeared and she wms in a fair way to health. She said she felt well, and that her bowels were acting better than they had for years. Greensburg, Ind. T. B. Gullefer, M. D., Graduate Medical College of Indiana, CONSTIPATION. 7 CONSTIPATION. The following case occurred in ray practice in the latter months of 1891, and I have purposely withheld a report of it until now, in order not only to give the good results of treatment, but also and especially to show the permanency of such treatment toward a full and unqualified recovery. Mr. H. L., a farmer near Washington, Mo., about 40 years of age, in easy cir- cumstances and enjoying good health previously, pre- sented himself for treatment. Has been sick for over four years, and on examination gave the following data: Weight, 115 lbs. ; pulse, 85 per min., irregu- lar and rising, obstinate constipation, with abdominal pain and insomnia. A few months after being first taken sick, inaction of the liver, combined with a pro- nounced palavity of the muscular intestinal coats, re- sulted in constant spasmodic pain over the abdominal, hepatic and spinal regions ; an action from the bowels was often dela}red a week or ten days. Headache and pain of shoulders, arms and back were added. Sleep was obtained only at irregular intervals of short dura- tion, during day and night, loss of appetite and flesh progressive, finally resulting in emaciation. Normal weight, 180 lbs; when seen, 115 lbs. Digestion was much impaired, his food consisted of articles in fluid forms as prescribed by the physician, a marked want of power in deglutition rendering the ingestion of solids almost impossible. The treatment prescribed when this patient came under my care, consisted of Chionia, as prepared by the Peacock Chemical Co., of St. Louis, in teaspoonful doses three times, afterwards four times, daily. To insure rest and sleep, Pea- cock’s Bromides, one teaspoonful, increased to one 8 CONSTIPATION. and a half, was ordered at bedtime, to be repeated if in two or three hours wakefulness should return, A few doses of the Hunyadi Janos Mineral Water were given the first two days, which acted satisfac- torily. In addition I wrote a list of dietary articles and their quantity for each meal, enjoining exer- cise with tbe aid of a male nurse, and twice daily a thorough massage, anointing the body afterwards, under friction with a turkish towel, with codliver oil. No other remedies were used. Mr. L. returned to me after six weeks so much improved that he himself claimed a new lease on life. I ordered, however, a continuance of the treatment of Chionia and massage for two months longer, and towards fall the same year the brother-in-law of Mr. L., informed me that my former patient was fully recovered and capable of superintending the management of his plantation. Peacock’s Chionia deserves the credit of success in this case. St. Louis, Mo., B. Roemer, M. D., 2633 Lafayette Ave. Graduate University of Vienna, Austria. Mrs. B. aged thirty-five, has been suffering from torpid liver and constipation for many years, for which all the remedies recommended were tried, with but temporary relief. I at once began the use of Chionia, in teaspoonful doses, three times a day After giving it in this dose for two weeks, I gave it only twice a day, then one dose daily, and in this way gradually discontinued its use. After taking the Chionia a few days, the yellowish hue of the skin disappeared, her appetite returned, and her bowels, which had not moved in three years without the aid of drugs or enema, now began to CONSTIPATION. move regularly. It is now six weeks since she left off taking the Chionia. and since then she has had two normal evacuations daily. From my experience with Chionia, I would recom- mend it in preference to all other preparations for the ailments mentioned. M. Augsburger, M. 1)., New York Citv Prof, of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women ’ and Children, Eclectic Medical College. I was called about January Ist, to see a boy two and one-half years old who had suffered with chronic constipation from birth and had been under treatment by other physicians from his birth until the time I saw him. I treated him until about April 15th, with any- thing but flattering results. When on becoming acquainted with Chionia 1 sent him a two ounce bot- tle with directions to give one teaspoonful three times daily. (Large dose for child, but he required nearly as much medicine as an ordinary adult to move his bowels.) When the two ounces were used up the mother reported him much better, and at the present time, under the same treatment, he is much better than at any time since his birth. James A, DeYoke, M. D., 4 The Gilbert, Grand Rapids, Mich, Graduate Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, I must say that Peacock’s Chionia is superior to all other preparations of the kind. I gave it a thorough test, and find it to be just what it is recom- mended to be. I will not do without it in my practice. Gave the Chionia in a case of constipation of ten years’ standing, which yielded to one bottle. Crafton, Texas. S. R. Moore, M. D., Graduate Louisville Medical College. 10 CONSTIPATION. The Chionia I used in a case of habitual constipa- tion in a married lady, age 29, been married nearly four years, had two children. She said she had taken pills of all kinds to cause free action on bowels, but the more she took them the more she needed them, and she would go two or three days and have no diffi- culty. She could not take pills any more. I gave her Peacock's Chionia, she says it helped her more than anything she ever took, and thinks by the time she takes another bottle, she will have overcome her trouble. W. B. Goodman, M. D., Milltown, Ga. Graduate Atlanta Medical College. I am more than pleased with the Chionia, having- tested it for constipation in a lady who was pregnant, and had been a constant sufferer from constipation until I gave her the Chionia. I shall prescribe it in all such cases. T. J. Doziek, M. D., Brittons Neck, S. C. Graduate University of City of N. Y. I have always been opposed to using or prescrib- ing proprietary medicines. I had obstinate consti- pation with severe spells of flatulent colic. After taking Chionia three times a day in teaspoonful doses, for three or four days, the trouble was re- moved, or very greatly alleviated. Since then I have taken a dose once in three or four nights on going to bed, and have had but one bad spell since, and 1 think that was due to neglect of the medicine. Un- like many medicines of its kind it does its work kindly and without sickness or pain, and is not un- pleasant to the taste. I think it a highly valuable preparation to overcome chronic constipation, and to relieve all those anomalies and annoying symptoms that follow in its train. Birmingham, lowa. J. N. Norris, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk CONSTIPATION. 11 I have used Chionia with great success. There is no remedy known to me in Materia Medica that gives me as much satisfaction in chronic constipation, as your Chionia. J. L. Tadlock, M. D., Coatesville, Mo. Graduate Missouri Medical College. I prescribed Chionia in a case of obstinate consti- pation in a lady who was pregnant, and who was also suffering greatly with morning sickness, and had the satisfaction to learn that I had relieved both, and at the proper time delivered her of a healthy child. Millerstown, Ky. Stinson Lambert, M. D., Graduate Hospital College of Medicine, Ky. I have had occasion to test the merits of Chionia, and I am now giving it a fair trial in a case of obsti- nate constipation and from results obtained would most cheerfully recommend its use in such disorders. Not unpleasant to take, and because of its stimulat- ing tonic nature a most agreeable medicine to any one requiring the same. F. M. Guyon, M. D., Sandoval, Ills, Graduate University of Nashville, Tenn. I have used Chionia in the case of Mrs. C., who is more or less troubled with constipation, and all other symptoms concomitant with obscure liver troubles, and it has done her more good than any- thing she ever used. Sidney T. Bush, M. D., Lothair, Ga. Graduate Medical College of Georgia. Chionia has relieved a case of obstinate constipa- tion which had resisted all other remedies. Las Cruces, N. M. Jesse E. Thompson, M. D., Graduate St. Louis College Physicians and Surgeons. 12 CONSTIPATION. I have used Chionia in a case of chronic con- stipation, accompanied with a very torpid liver, with the best results and would recommend the prepara- tion as a p’erfect hepatic stimulant and especially in icterus, constipation and dyspepsia, when dependent upon hepatic torpor. New Orleans, La. Jno. B. Vandegriff, M. D., Graduate University of La. Med. Director G. A. R., Dept. La. and Miss. Suffering from obstinate constipation and torpid liver, I used Chionia and found it an excellent prep- aration for relieving the torpidity of the liver and restoring the bowels to a healthy condition. Lexington, Ind. A. H. Lothrop, M. D., Graduate Kentucky School of Medicine. I have found Chionia very useful in cases of constipation due to passive congestion of the liver. Hamer Kas Graduate College Physicians and Surgeons. 1 ’ ’ Edinburgh, Scot. A. H. Fraser, M. I)., L. R. C. P. Edin., I find Chionia to be indispensable in the treat- ment of habitual constipation. It has also proven very useful to me in treating chronic diarrhea and indigestion in children, during the past summer. Cadaretta, Miss. V. I. Pittman, M. D., Graduate University of Louisville. Chionia is a most excellent preparation in chronic constipation and certain forms of indigestion, associated with torpid liver and bowels, I would not be without Peacock’s preparations under any circum- stances. D. P. Boggan, M. D., Liberty, Miss. Graduate Louisville Medical College. CONSTIPATION. 13 I have carefully tested Peacock’s Chionia, and have found it to be an excellent preparation for habit- ual constipation. W. H. Powers, M. 1)., Mogadore, O. Graduate University of Wooster, Cleveland, O. A very obstinate case of constipation, m an old lady, whose bowels did not move for a week or ten days, and sometimes longer, unless she took strong cathartics, was cured by taking two bottles of Pea- cock’s Chionia. Before taking the Chionia she had no appetite, was weak and felt bad. Now her bowels move regularly without the use of any medicine, she has a good appetite and feels well. Ste. Genevieve, Mo. M. Andre, M. D., Graduate of Medical Department of Washington University. I have used Peacock’s Chionia with success, and can recommend it with pleasure. I have been using it with my wife, who has been troubled with an in- active liver and constipation for years, and Peacock’s Chiona has entirely relieved her after every other means had failed. lam now constantly prescribing it with success. W. D. Faust, M. D., Hillsdale, Tenn Graduate University of Nashville, Tenn. I have used Peacock’s Chionia in a case of habitual constipation with good results, lam pleased with its action. E. H. Wheeler, M. D., E. H. Wheeler, M. D., Ora, Ills. Graduate Missouri Medical College. I have used Peacock’s Chionia with excellent re- sults in cases of obstinate constipation. Lawson, Mo. H. M. Grace, M. D., Graduate Missouri Medical College. 14 CONSTIPATION. very satisfactory results, my practice. Used CeiONAin a case of obstinate constipation with Shall continue its use in H. C. Bennett, M. I)., Graduate Medical College of Ohio, Lima, Ohio. I think Peacock’s Chionia a most excellent prep- aration in chronic constipation and certain forms of indigestion associated with torpid liver and bowels. Kansas City, Mo. W. E. Minor, M. D., Graduate University of Kansas City, Medical Department, 1889. Used Peacock’s Chionia in a case of constipation with the most gratifying results, improvement marked from the beginning of its administration, and one-half of a bottle entirely and permanently relieved the sufferer. I. G. M. Loftin, M. D., Rocky Point, N. C. Graduate Medical College of J 7 South Carolina. In a case of habitual constipation of long standing I used Peacock’s Chionia with good success. I con- sider it a line hepatic stimulant, and shall continue to use it in my practice, with the full expectation of success. J. A. Helm, M. D., Ganntown, Ills. Graduate Nashville Medical College. 1 am using Peacock’s Chionia in my practice for constipation, and I find that it cures, or greatly improves, every case. I shall continue to use all of Peacock’s preparations as long as they are kept up to their present high standard. J. C. Fults, M. D , St. Louis, Mo. * Graduate Medical Department of Washington University. Have used Chionia in cases of constipation and it gave entire satisfaction. Crawfordsville, la. A. L. Mendenshall, M. D., Graduate Miami Medical College, CONSTIPATION. 15 The Chionia also acted splendidly in a case of chronic constipation that had resisted almost every- thing else. 1 shall continue to use it in my practice. Irvona, Pa. James H. Hepburn, M. D., Graduate Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. I have used Peacock’s Chionia with beneficial re- sults in a case of long standing constipation. Jefferson, la. L. P. Hoyt, M. D., Graduate Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago. I have used Peacock’s Chionia and found great relief from constipation. N. K. Freeman, M. D., New York City. Graduate Geneva, N. Y., Medical College. Am especially pleased with Chionia. I used it in a case of habitual constipation, due to torpid liver, with very pleasing results indeed. Had tried several other remedies in this case with no permanent relief. The lady to whom I gave it says she feels better now than she has felt in five years. R. E. Brown, M. D., Coleman, Ga. Graduate Jefferson Medical College, Phila. I have used Chionia for constipation in a number of cases, the patients progressing favorably. I believe it is an excellent remedy. Graduate Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. 373 West End Ave., New York, N. Y. E. L. M. Bristol, M. D., lam more than pleased with your Chionia. Have been successful in curing one of the most obstinate cases of chronic constipation I ever saw. Osceola, Ark. W. D. Jones, M. I)., Graduate Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania. I have used Chionia in chronic constipation with good results. A. B. Zell, M. D., Fairmoiint, Pa. Graduate Jefferson Medical College, Phila. 16 DYSPEPSIA. DYSPEPSIA. I have become more than ever convinced of the efficacy of Peacock’s Chionia, in all diseased and torpid conditions of the liver. I have recently been treating an intractable case of dyspepsia; the case did not seem amenable to the usual treatment, and from certain symptoms, and a sallow complexion peculiar to liver troubles, I made up my mind that that organ was particularly in fault. Administering at first a purgative dose of calomel, I prescribed Pea- cock’s Chionia, in one-drachm doses twice a day. For the dyspepsia I had given at different times hydrastis, bismuth, zinci oxid. and pepsin, and acidi hydrochlor dil., tinct. valerian, bismuth. The patient could not say that any relief was experienced until she had taken the Chionia for two or three days, when she began to improve, and her manners and expressions from day to day indicated that she was gradually being relieved of the distressing symptoms which had caused her much suffering for weeks and months. I might add that her dyspepsia was that of the atonic form, with the unpleasant sensations, burning, gnawing sense of constriction, pain after eating, general debility and nervousness, with palpi- tation and headache. I am inclined to the belief that Peacock’s Chionia played an important role in the treatment of this case. Rest assured that I shall prescribe it when indicated. Brooklyn, N. Y. Belcher Hyde, M. D., Graduate University of City of New York. DYSPEPSIA. 17 I prescribed Chionia in a case of dyspepsia at- tended with obstinate constipation, with tne best of results. I shall continue to prescribe Chionia in future. E. P. Jones, M. D., Hermanville, Miss. Graduate Tulane University of New Orleans. I gave Peacock’s Chionia in an old and obstinate case of atonic dyspepsia with (the usually obstinate) constipation. The indigestion was promptly bene- fited and the constipation removed. The patient himself expressed great delight at the action of the Chionia. Recently I have prescribed the Chionia in cases similar to the one mentioned above with re- sults almost uniformly as good. Natchez, Miss. N. L. Guice, M. D., A man, about 35 years of age, had been ill for a long time, coated tongue, bad taste, bowels consti- pated, etc. 1 put him on Peacock’s Chionia with the best results; he has made a good recovery. I consider Peacock’s Chionia is the best hepatic stimulant, and more especially in icterus, constipation, and dyspepsia when dependent upon hepatic torpor. Graduate Tulane JJniversity of New Orleans. Fall River, Mass. Henry Bibby, M. D., Late of Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, and late Professor of Chemistry, Maine Medical College. I am pleased to state that Peacock’s Chionia in my hands has worked wonders in a case of uterine dyspepsia of long standing. I have ordered my druggist to keep it in stock, as I intend to prescribe it in all similar cases. Jamaica, N. Y. L. A. C. Vonßuescher, M. D., E. S. Sc. and University of Bonn, Germany. I have been prescribing Peacock’s Chionia in atonic dyspepsia, attended with hepatic derangement and constipation, and find it meets the indications very well. G. W. Boerstler, M. D,, Lancaster, O. Graduate University of Wooster, Cleveland, O. 18 DYSPEPSIA. 1 have given Peacock’s Chionia a thorough test in five cases of dyspepsia and eight cases of torpid liver and chronic liver troubles with fine success. The beauty of the preparation is it acts on the liver with- out debilitating the system. Cherry Fork, O. R. R. Hopkins, M. D., Graduate Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, I have used Peacock’s Chionia in a case of torpid liver with chronic constipation and dyspepsia. I could get nothing that acted as well as it did in this case. It does all that is claimed of it. I can recom- mend Peacock’s Bromides to all physicians. Pickens, S. C. J. F. Williams, M. D., Graduate Southern Medical College, Atlanta, Ga. Used Peacock’s Chionia with apparent benefit in a case of dyspepsia, with torpid liver and constipa- tion. Ira Barton, M. D., Ira Barton, M. D., Pingree, N. D. Graduate University of Michigan. I used Chionia in a case of dyspepsia of several years’ standing; the bowels had become constipated, the liver torpid and palpitation extremely annoying. The Chionia seemed to bring about the proper action of the bowels and aroused the secretions of the liver. Peacock’s Bromides controlled elegantly the nervous manifestations in the case. I conscientiously recom- mend Chionia and Bromides in just such cases. Escatawpa, Ala. Graduate Medical College of Alabama. W. H. Boykin, M. D., Used Peacock’s Chionia in cases of dyspepsia; it is very good. Shall continue to use it. Crawford, Miss. C. L. Kirksey, M. D., Graduate Atlanta, Ga., Medical College. JAUNDICE. 19 JAUNDICE. I first tried Peacock’s Chionia on myself and after- wards on several patients and my experience has been in every case without a single exception most gratify- ing. The liver is a very much neglected organ by many physicians, they deem remedies that are adapted for its derangement as of minor importance, but in this latitude where biliousness, jaundice, constipation and in fact all the diseases too numerous to mention now, and that are caused by torpidity of the liver, there has been urgent need of just such a standard preparation as Peacock’s Chionia represents. In summing up the results of my experience in the use of Chionia, I can candidly say that it has proven a perfect success, indeed almost a “cure-all” in all the intestinal diseases originating from a deranged action of the liver. H. S. P. Lake, M. D., St. Louis, Mo. Graduate Missouri Medical College. I was called to see an old lady, who was suffering intensely from biliary colic; she had had repeated attacks, was weak, emaciated and jaundiced, and her family thought she would not survive. After reliev- ing the most urgent symptoms, the jaundice still re- maining, 1 prescribed Peacock’s Chionia ; this she continued taking until several bottles had been used. She has not required medical advice since last Novem- ber, and her daughter tells me she has had no return of the attack, her complexion is clear, and her health good. Prior to my seeing her for a year or more she 20 JAUNDICE. had repeated attacks, and toward the last recurring at intervals of two or three weeks. I give Peacock’s Chionia the credit for the relief obtained in her case. I have prescribed it on several occasions since for torpid liver, and the results were satisfactory, A few days ago I began taking it for biliousness and consti- pation, and will continue its use in my practice. San Francisco, Cal. L. C. Cox, M. D., Graduate Yale University, Medical Department. I take pleasure in recommending your preparations to the profession. I must say that Chionia is all that can be desired for the recommended purposes. I have had more use for this one jireparation than for the others, and am more than pleased with it. I used it successfully in a protracted case of hemor- rhagic fever in the convalescing stage. It acted like magic. The jaundice was quickly removed and my patient had a good recovery. For the sake of emphasis, I will repeat, as a hepatic stimulant it has no equal in my opinion. F. P. Gates, M. D., Bayboro, N. C. Graduate Bellevue Hospital Medical College. I may state that the hepatic torpor of the liver indicated by jaundice, discoloration of the skin, promptly yielded to Peacock’s Chionia, the bowels returned to their natural condition, the bitter, un- pleasant condition of the tongue has disappeared. Its use by us has been all that could have been desired. Walnut Creek, Cal. J. E. Pearson, M. D., Graduate University of Nashville, Tenn. I had under my treatment a young lady with chronic inflammation of liver accompanied with jaundice of ten or twelve years’ standing, and under continued treatment, and finally given up two or JAUNDICE. 21 three prominent physicians, but I finally succeeded in effecting a complete cure. The principal remedy I used in the treatment was Peacock’s Chionia. Cincinnati, O. W. H. Krieger, M. D., Graduate American Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati Peacock’s Chionia was used in a case of jaundice, resulting from duodenitis, with satisfactory results, the patient making a complete recovery within a short period. I shall certainly recommend Peacock’s Chionia in all such derangements. Meadville, Pa. J. M. Cooper, M. D., Graduate Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia In two cases of torpid liver I used Peacock’s Chionia and it gave perfect relief, also used Chionia in a case of jaundice and severe constipation with suc- cess. Shall continue to use Peacock’s preparations. Providence, R. I. C. O. Towne, M. D., Graduate Dartmouth Medical College. Last summer I had a typical case of jaundice, which had been under regular medical treatment for two weeks with little or no improvement. I took the case and prescribed a teaspoonful of Chionia four times a day. Patient was well in ten days and called to pay his bill. J. S. Brunner, M. D., Brooksville, Fla. Graduate University of Nashville, Term. I have used Peacock’s Chionia, and it answers admirably in fulfilling the indications for which it is recommended. I gave it in torpid condition of .the liver, with jaundice. I shall prescribe it whenever indicated. Geo. Covert. M. D,, Clinton, Wis. Graduate Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati. 22 JAUNDICE. I have been using your valuable remedies, Fucus Marina and Chionia. I have used Chionia in jaundice (icterus) ; dose, 1 drachm, twice or thrice daily, with gratifying effects. Ido with pleasure recommend your valuable preparation to the pro- fession. P. K. Wortham, M. D., Meridian, Tex. Graduate Missouri Medical College. In case of extreme icterus or jaundice, the Chionia has a specific effect in restoring the skin to natural color by its peculiar action on the hepatic gland. Franklin, 111. W. C. Manley, M. D., Graduate American Medical College, St. Louis. I had a very bad case of jaundice, result of ca- tarrhal condition of bowels and bile ducts. I gave phosphate of soda for a week, at which time the skin and coma of eyes were almost green from infiltration of bile. Then I prescribed Peacock’s Chionia and to my surprise in two days the yellowness had almost disappeared and patient’s appetite restored, Cridersville, O. C. L. Ward, M. D., Graduate Kentucky School of Medicine. I used Chionia in several bilious derangements, especially jaundice, and find that it acts like a charm; would not exchange it for any other treat- ment in disease of the liver. W. M. Kirk, M. D. Perkinsville, Miss. Graduatel University of Maryland 7 School of Medicine. I have used Chionia and find it a valuable prep- aration in jaundice and torpid liver. Belleville, Ark. J. B. Heck, M. D Graduate University of Maryland School of Medicine. JAUNDICE. 23 Have derived satisfaction from the use of Chionia in several cases of jaundice, and shall continue its use in my practice. G. A. Carson, M. U., Mt. Vernon, la. Graduate Rush Medical College. G. A. Carson, M. D., The Chionia I used in a case of jaundice with con- gestion of the liver with very happy results. Shall continue to use it. G. W. Nafe, M. D., Fremont, Mich. Graduate Phila. University of Medicine and Surgery. Chionia I found superior to anything as a hepatic stimulant, and all diseases caused by torpid liver; in jaundice it has given general satisfaction. I use your preparations in my practice, and they are satisfactory. Georgetown, Tex. Wm. P. Fleming, M, D., Graduate lowa College of Physicians and Surgeons. Peacock’s Chionia has proved very effective in several cases of jaundice. lam much pleased with it, and shall continue to use it. Newark, N. Y. W. F. Nutten, M. D., Graduate College Physicians and Surgeons, New York City. I have used Chionia in constipation and jaundice with success. Chas. L. Mattfeldt, M. D., Catonsville, Md. Graduate University of Maryland. Chas. L. Mattfeldt, M. D., Chionia has been used by me with success. It is a first-class remedy in constipation and jaundice. Jonesboro, Tex. R. J. Pope, M. D., Graduate Washington University School of Medicine, Baltimore. Have used Chionia for several years past in jaundice, and have no failures to record. Newark, N. J. M. S. Crane, M. D., Graduate Columbus Medical College. 24 HEPATIC TORPOR. HEPATIC TORPOR, Mr. C. presented himself for treatment September 10th, with following history: Been having chills ever since March ; his family physician would break them up but they would return in a few weeks, quinine and chill tonics would do him no good, liver enormously large, bowels constipated with clay-colored stools, immediately after eating would suffer with severe pains in pit of stomach, not able td do any kind of work,and, to use his language: “ Felt like he wanted to crawl off and die.” Treatment consisted (the first week) of alternate doses of mercury with tr. nux vomica and counter-irritation over region of liver, then I put him on Peacock’s Chionia, with instruc- tions to continue it for a month or more if necessary. He is now well and able to do heavy work, and does not want to die. lam very much pleased with the Chionia, and will continue to prescribe it when indi- cated. V. J. Pittman, M. D., Cadaretta, Miss, Graduate University of Louisville, Ky. I have used Peacock’s preparations and they have proven, where indicated, the most valuable medical agents, especially is the case with the use of Chionia for torpidity of the liver with the usual concomitants of clay stools, constipation, etc., all of which soon disappeared, and healthful action of the organ fully restored. , A. F. McLain, M. D., Santa Rosa, Cal. GraduateJulane University of New Orleans. HEPATIC TORPOR. 25 My patient, a man about sixty years old, bad an enlarged liver of about two months’ standing, so that when lying he felt the organ flop from side to side as he turned on either side. The enlargement filled the epigastric space, protruding past the edge of the ribs. The action of Peacock’s Chioxia in this case was prompt and decisive. In about one week the swelling had materially diminished. The patient is now well. Shall continue to use it where indicated. Lancaster, N. Y. * S. Potter, M. D., Graduate of Trinity University of Vermont, I was called April 15th, to see A. K., a wealthy farmer, who had been confined to his bed for about four months, and whose case had been pronounced hopeless by several physicians. I did not learn the diagnosis that the other physicians had given of the case. The first day I saw him he wanted me to make an incision into the stomach and see if I could ascer- tain what the trouble was, but I diagnosed the case as congestion of the liver, and I gave him Peacock’s Chioxia and it worked like a charm. In a short time he was walking around the yard. Chioxia is an excellent preparation in hepatic troubles. Wayne, 111, W. L. Guild, M. D., Graduate Bennett Medical College, Chicago In a case of neurasthenia where the nervous phe- nomena were greatly intensified, when a daily evacu- ation of the alimentary canal was not had, attended with constipation, torpidity of the liver and an irritable condition of the intestinal tract, from the too free use of drastic purgatives, calling for the administration of the most carefully selected remedies, to guard against the further aggravation of this feature and where my therapeutical resources had been sorely taxed 26 HEPATIC TORPOR. with discouraging results. The Chionia successfully met the indications by stimulating the liver, increas- ing the How of bile and exciting peristaltic action, thus overcoming the constipation in a physiological way. The result was so gratifying that I shall further test the remedy in suitable cases. Colorado Springs, Colo. A. H. Garnett, M. D., Graduate Washington University School of Medicine, Baltimore' In regard to Peacock’s Chionia and its virtues generally, would say that I consider it one of the best and most reliable agents for functional, and no doubt, for some organic, diseases of the liver, that I have used in my practice for years, and can cheer- fully recommend it to my professional brethren as a real desideratum and stand-by. Somonauk, 111. C. O. Courtright, M. D., Graduate Bennett Medical College, Chicago. Chionia has answered well; and in debilitated conditions, complicated with congestion and inaction of the liver, Chionia is just the thing, because it acts on the liver without debilitating the patient. I find it better in my own case than anything else. Coatesville, Mo. A. J, Eidson, M. D., Graduate Rush Medical College. I had occasion to try Chionia in a disease of the liver, with hypertrophy and extreme sensitiveness of the cortex, and I am happy to state that the result of my treatment was most flattering, the liver having gradually resumed its normal functions, and the hypertrophy and tenderness of the organ entirely dis- appearing in the course of two weeks. Olpe, Kas, Louis N. Kirch, M. D., Graduate University, Montpelier, France. HEPATIC TORPOR. 27 I must say that Chionia is the remedy par excel- lence where the stomach and liver seem to have no reaction after mercurials, but the tongue remains coated, with no appetite and a feeling of fullness in the stomach and large bowel (or colon). In these cases Chionia fills the bill, cleaning the tongue and restoring the secretions to normal, healthy conditions. I have used the fluid extract of chionanth, but have found trouble to get the patients to take it, but with Chionia 1 have had no complaint. Lakeport, Cal. P. H. Thornton, M. D., Graduate University of Louisville, Ky. I had occasion to try Chionia in a disease of the liver, with hypertrophy and extreme sensitiveness of the cortex. I am happy to state that the result of my treatment with Chionia was most flattering, the liver having gradually recovered its normal functions, and the hypertrophy and tenderness of the organs entirely disappearing in the course of two weeks. lodine liniment was used externally to promote ab- sorption. A. O. Stimpson, M. D., C. M., Thomson, Pa. Graduate McGill University, Montreal. I used Peacock’s Chionia in a case of chronic liver trouble some months ago, and up to the present time there has been no return of the .trouble. I shall certainly continue to use them where indicated. Monitor, Ind. W, S. Nesbitt, M. D,, Graduate Kentucky School of Medicine. Chionia I used on my own person in a bad case of chronic congestion of liver, and am happy to say that it has given me more relief than any medicine I have used for the same purpose. I took a teaspoonful 28 HEPATIC TORPOR. three times a day, continuing it for some time. It regulated my bowels, relieved the congestion and pro- duced a healthy flow of bile, without producing any unfavorable symptoms. I would not do without it. Am treating a case now which I will report in time. Dillsboro, Ind. T. J. Lord, M. D., Graduate Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati. I have used Peacock’s Chionia in two cases of torpor of the liver with success, in other words, it acts like a charm, and I shall continue to use it when- ever indicated. Convent, La. B. Winchester, M. D., Graduate Medical Department, Washington University, St. Louis. Have used Peacock’s Bromides and Chionia, and I with pleasure indorse all that has been said in their praise. They are, in a word, splendid preparations. I am now using the Chionia in a case of liver trouble (hypertrophy) with the happiest results. I will con- tinue the use of them. George W. Earle, M. D., Pickens, S. C. Graduate Medical College of South Carolina. I have used Chionia in congestion of the liver; it acted well. Also used it in chronic liver com- plaint, and am satisfied that it is a valuable prepara- tion, and will do all that is claimed for it. Cooksville, Ga. J, D. Cook, M. D., Graduate University of Louisville, Ky. I am prepared to speak more fully of the Chionia as I used in my own case of torpid liver (con- tracted during the late war), with full satisfaction, and also in other cases and it has failed me in no instance. Paola, Kas. J. M. Deßall, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk. HEPATIC TORPOR. 29 lam pleased with the action of Chionia. Nothing that I am able to compound or procure equals the Chionia in cases of torpid liver and kindred com- plaints. Shall always prescribe Peacock’s prepara- tion in cases indicating their use. Woodland, 111. J. C. Mollyneaux, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk. I have had no disappointments in the effects of Chionia in cases of torpid liver, with gastric catarrh and similar cases. Shall continue to use it. Kansas City, Mo. John B. Tyler, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City. I find Peacock’s Chionia an excellent preparation in liver difficulties, rousing up its action, increasing its secretions and bringing about its desired results. Pleasant Valley, N. Y. J. H. Trayer, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City The results from Chionia in chronic organic liver troubles has been both astonishing and gratifying to me and it has my most hearty indorsement as a valu- able remedy in the above complaints. Griffin, Ga. E. R. Anthony, M. D., Graduate University of Louisville, Ky I tested Chionia in my own case of chronic liver affection with great benefit; the liver performing its functions perfectly, indicated by greater regularity of the bowels caused by increased secretion of the bile, the natural aperient, Wm. Lambert, M. D., Central Plains, Va. Graduate Medical College of Virginia. 30 HEPATIC TORPOR. I have prescribed Peacock’s Chionia in a number of cases of torpid liver and congestive pains, and find it a valuable adjuvant, especially as it is free from the dangers of ptyalism that we have to guard against so carefully in the use of mercurials. Hence its adaptability to chronic cases. E. M. Mills, M. D., Kansas City, Kas. Graduate Kansas City Medical College. I use Chionia in cases of torpor or congestion of the liver, and to relieve constipation ; knowing from experi- ence its beneficial effects I freely prescribe it in such cases. J. A. Cook, M. D., Orting, Wash. Graduate Rush Medical College. I have used Peacock’s Chionia in several cases of liver troubles with grand success and am still using it. Pittsfield, Yt. F. L. Brigham, M. D., Graduate Dartmouth Medical College. I used Peacock’s Chionia on an old lady who had been suffering with enlargement of the liver for five years. She is now in splendid health. Sneads Ferry, N. C. E. C. McLenden, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore. The Chionia acted like a charm in a case of torpid liver, chronic constipation and headache. Your me- dicines, so far I have used them, have not disap- pointed me, and I shall prescribe them in my practice whenever occasion demands. Anamosa, la. J. M. D. Joslin, M. D., Graduate College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, la. HEPATIC TORPOR. 31 I have had good cases to test the medical proper- ties of Chionia, and I have never found any medi- cine, in a practice over forty years, that had such good effect on the diseases for which it is recommended. I shall continue to use it. S. M. Bradbury, M. D., Limington, Me. Graduate Medical School of Maine. I have used Chionia in both active and passive congestion of the liver with full satisfaction. Until Chionia fails in similar cases I will not treat torpid liver without Chionia. Jefferson, S. D. P. H. S. Pinard, M. D., Graduate St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. I used Chionia in a case of torpid liver with effects little short of magic. I believe it alone, or in combination with taraxacum, to be a most excellent remedy, and worthy of confidence. Central Mills, Ala. W. H. Taylor, M. D., Graduate Medical College of Alabama, Chionia I prescribed in a case of soreness and in- activity of the liver, patient is using it now; it has acted finely in this case, has removed the soreness and pain, and besides she has improved under its use in strength generally; in fact, I feel that it was the best prescription I could have made for her. I do not hesitate to recommend it to the profession. Kalamazoo, Mich. F. H. Chase, M. D., Graduate Berkshire Medical College. Have prescribed Chionia during the past year with confidence of its success in restoring chronic deceased liver to a normal condition. Thus far it has not disappointed. S. Shepherd, M. D., Brooklyn, N. Y. Graduate Brooklyn Academy of Medicine. CHIONIA HEPATIC STIMULANT. Prepared from “Cliionantiiiis” for Physicians’ Prescriptions. USES: Biliousness, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Constipation and all Diseases Caused by Hepatic Torpor. CHIONIA stimulates the Liver and re- stores it to a healthy condition, without debilitating the system by Catharsis, CHIONIA does not purge, per se, but under its use the Liver and Bowels gradually re- sume their normal Functions, In all Intestinal Diseases originating from a Deranged Action of the Liver, Chionia is the most efficient remedy known. 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