Secret remedies : $b What they cost and what they containBritish Medical Association
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Secret remedies : $b What they cost and what they contain
British Medical Association
Patent medicines
Hemotora is a Concentrated Extract of Herbs which has
been tested and proved beyond doubt to be a “Certain
Specific for Piles.” A short explanation will clearly
show the action of Hemotora. Should any hindrance occur
to the flow of blood through the hæmorrhoidal veins,
they naturally become congested and distended; this
further brings about a thickening of the vein walls,
eventually developing painful tumours called “Piles,”
or technically, “Hæmorrhoids.” The many and various
conditions that eventually produce Piles can always
be traced to this accumulation of blood, and it is
in this direction, the very basis of the complaint,
that the active principles of Hemotora display their
wonderful efficiency by removing the obstruction to
the natural flow of blood; the parts will then return
to their original condition and functions. Relief may
be obtained from the external use of Ointments, Creams
and Suppositories, but these preparations only afford
temporary ease, and do not tend to remove the Cause.
Only internal treatment can cure. Results show that
External, Internal, and Bleeding Piles alike soon yield
to this remedy; after a few doses the pain is greatly
alleviated, accompanied by a sense of relief from the
sickly feeling of lassitude and depression. The tonic
properties of Hemotora quickly restore the general
health.
From another circular it appears that
The “Hemotora Salve” for Itching Piles is sold in small
1s. Jars, large size, 2s. 6d.
Analysis of “Hemotora” showed it to be an aqueous liquid containing
about O·09 per cent. of a bitter amorphous alkaloid and 2·7 per cent.
of vegetable extractive, including a little of a substance of the
nature of a tannin, but not medicinal tannic acid. The liquid appeared
to be produced by aqueous extraction, infusion or decoction, of some
bitter vegetable substance.
ROLLO’S REMEDY FOR PILES.
This ointment, made by a Scottish company, is sold in tins, price 1s.
1½d., containing rather under 1 oz. It is described in an accompanying
circular as a remedy for a good many disorders besides Piles:
Rollo’s Remedy for Piles, Eczema, Rheumatic Pains,
Burns and Scalds, Chilblains, Soreness or Roughness of
the Skin, Itching.
Rollo’s Remedy is a Vegetable Extract in the Highest
Possible State of Purity, without any addition
whatever. It is obtained from a little known part of
Africa, and has been brought to its present perfection
after a long series of scientific experiments. It
does not contain any Poisons, Drugs, Chemicals, or
Impurities of any kind, and although intended for
external use only, it is so pure that even if eaten it
would be quite harmless.
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