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ADVERTISED TO THE 
MEDICAL PROFESSION ONLY. 
PREPARED FROM CHIONANTHUS VIR- 
GINICA, FROM WHICH THE INERT 
AND OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES OF 
THE DRUG HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. 
DOSE: 
One to two teaspoonfuls three or four 
times a day. Chionia 
Embodying the therapeutic principles 
of Ghionanthus Virginica, is an hepatic 
stimulantpure and simple, Itactsspe- 
cifically as a stimulant to the biliary, 
hepatic and cystic ducts, exciting their 
muscular and hence secretory action. 
This physiological action might be 
termed a tonic to the biliary, hepatic, 
cystic and choledoch’ducts ; encour- 
aging the flow of the hepatic and cys- 
tic bile into the duodenum. Purga- 
tives produce a temporary congestion 
rather than a stimulation, and upon 
withdrawal of such medication the re- 
flex action establishes a condition that 
is too often responsible for habitual 
constipation. Chionia does not remove 
constipation, jaundice and hepatic 
torpor by a direct cathartic action, but 
by its action as a gentle vasomotor to 
the biliary system. It is not aimed to 
take the place of powerful cathartic 
medication when such procedure is 
necessary to remove mechanical ob- 
struction, but in the treatment of 
chronic hepatic troubles, when a 
tonic to the hepatic function is re- 
quired. the vegetable kingdom gives 
us just the thing needed in 
Chionia Felix W. Garcia, M. D., 
OF ST. LOUIS, MO., 
MEDICAL DEPT. OF WASHINGTON UNIV., 
ST. LOUIS, MO., 1893, SAYS; 
In the treatment- and prevention of 
malarial fever, the main indication, 
in my estimation, is to restore the 
liver to its normal functions. Calo- 
mel is largely used, but not always 
without danger. Podophyllin, the so- 
called vegetable calomel, has the dis- 
advantage of producing lesions of 
the duodenum. Such is not the 
case, however, with Ghionia. I in- 
variably prescribe Ghionia in malaria, 
especially when there is a torpid 
condition of the liver, in teaspoonful 
doses, three times a day. In malarial 
fever, I usually give a teaspoonful 
every three hours until the feces are 
normal. In such cases I combine it 
with the quinine, or with whatever 
other remedy I see fit to prescribe. 
IF SUCCESSFUL IN JUDICIOUSLY STIMULAT- 
ING BILIARY SECRETION, WE CAN SAFELY 
SAY JAUNDICE WILL DISAPPEAR. IN THIS 
REGARD IT IS WELL TO CONSIDER GHIONIA. T. F. Sterling, M. D., 
OF VALLEY MILLS, W. VA , 
MED. SCHOOL OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, 
SAYS; 
I have given Ghionia a very thorough 
trial, and find it just the remedy in 
chronic liver troubles. It is a most 
effective agent in catarrhal jaundice, 
since it creates the peristaltic action 
without weakening the system. In 
fact, I find it gives vigor and tone to 
the portal circulation. 
Elias Wildman, M. D., 
OF JENKINTOWN, PA., 
MARYLAND UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 
BALTIMORE, MD., SAYS: 
Ghionia has proven a very valuable 
addition to the remedies for the cure 
of hepatic troubles. It does not 
depress the system like many other 
cholagogues, but cleanses the mucous 
membrane and glandular organs in a 
mild but certain manner. I have 
used it for years with satisfaction and 
will continue to do so. Dr. Geo. Covert, 
OF CLINTON. WIS., 
In a recent exhaustive article, en- 
titled “ Some Disorders of the Liver,” 
speaks of the applicability of Ghionia 
in simple, uncomplicated jaundice. 
He employs Ghionia because it ex- 
cites peristaltic motion, which, in 
turn, is transmitted to the bile ducts, 
and thus promotes excretion of bile. 
He refers to Ghionia as a “bile 
persuader,” which happy phrase is 
credited to Howe. 
Charles Drennen, M.D., 
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF ALABAMA, 1873, 
OF BIRMINGHAM, 
MOBILE, SAYS: 
I use Ghionia with great success and 
regard it as one of the standard rem- 
edies in cases of hepatic torpor. 1 
prescribe it daily, as it is one of the 
best remedies for all intestinal dis- 
eases. W. H. Schrader, M.D. 
HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE, 
CHICAGO, ILL., 1887, SAYS: 
OF CHICAGO, ILL., 
The action of Ghionia is that of a 
specific on the liver. If adminis- 
tered in large enough doses the result 
is convincing. Under its influence 
the biliary functions of the liver are 
nicely restored. 
MANY CATHARTICS, AND ESPECIALLY 
DRASTIC PURGATIVES, ACTUALLY DIMINISH 
BILIARY SECRETION, AND ARE THUS OFTEN 
RESPONSIBLE FOR HABITUAL CONSTIPA- 
TION. NOT SO WITH GHIONIA, SINCE THE 
LATTER ACTS PURELY AS A PORTAL 
STIMULANT. 
F. E. Hammond, M. D.. 
OF HELIX, IND., 
HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, 
LOUISVILLE, KY., 1898, SAYS: 
I regard Ghionia as the best hepatic 
stimulant accessible to the medical 
profession to-day. I am compelled 
to use it in all cases of torpor of the 
liver, when that condition is present 
in those calling on me for assistance. W. H. Hickey, M. D , 
OF LEIPSIC, OHIO, 
MEDICAL DEPT. OF WESTERN RESERVE UNIV., 
CLEVELAND, OHIO, 1870, SAYS; 
I am well pleased with the results ob- 
tained in the administration of Ghionia 
in the treatment of all hepatic'and 
intestinal diseases. I invariably em- 
ploy it when I wish to arouse the 
liver to its normal action, and es- 
pecially when this organ shows lack 
of tone. Through its constant and 
regular action on the functions of 
the liver, nature is materially assisted 
in curing and preventing many dis- 
eases that have their origin in this 
organ. 
ONE OF THE MANY CAUSES OF JAUNDICE 
IS SUPPRESSED BILIARY SECRETION. THE 
MOST AVAILABLE HEPATIC STIMULANT, 
AND AT THE SAME TIME THE MOST 
RELIABLE REMEDY IN THIS CONDITION. IS 
CHIONIA. THROUGH ITS SPECIFIC ACTION 
ON THE BILE DUCTS THE SECRETIONS 
ARE RE-STARTED INTO THEIR NORMAL 
CHANNELS. Chambers M. Lindley, M. D., 
OF BROOKLYN, IND., 
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF OHIO, 
CINCINNATI, OHIO. 1860, SAYS; 
I have given Ghionia a thorough trial 
in many diseases caused by torpidity 
of the liver and as a liver stimulant 
in chronic troubles. In such cases, 
as well as in severe constipation, 
there is nothing superior, in my 
judgment, to this preparation. While 
the action of the drug is very 
marked, and good results will cer- 
tainly follow, I find it necessary to 
continue its use for a prolonged 
period in order to get its best physi- 
ological action. There is no doubt 
that the result looked for will follow 
when the remedy is faithfully taken. 
THE CLINICAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS 
OF MANY REPUTABLE MEMBERS OF THE 
MEDICAL PROFESSION SUBSTANTIATE THE 
CLAIM MADE FOR CHIONIA REGARDING 
ITS ACTION AS A VEGETABLE HEPATIC 
STIMULANT. Emory Lanphear, M. D., Ph.D., LL.D 
FORMERLY PROFESSOR OF OPERATIVE SURGERY 
IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDICAL COLLEGE, AND 
PROFESSOR OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRAC- 
TICE OF SURGERY IN THE ST. LOUIS 
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND 
SURGEONS, SAYS: 
Although unsatisfactory under many 
circumstances, cathartic preparations 
are daily resorted to by the modern 
practitioner. The liver is in a torpid 
condition, the biliary ducts are ob- 
structed, the pancreas does not per- 
form its normal functions ; therefore, 
something must be done at once. A 
cathartic or compound cathartic is 
administered, and the evil is tempo- 
rarily removed. A remarkable thing 
in this respect is that the majority of 
physicians are satisfied that cathar- 
tics are very often contra-indicated. 
Ghionanthus Yirginica, which, as is 
ndicated by its name, is indigenous 
to Virginia, contains an active 
principle possessing all the proper- 
ties of a true hepatic stimulant. In 
this age of dilapidated digestive or- 
gans and torpid livers, the adminis- 
tration of a severe cholagogue is 
more injurious than beneficial, while 
hepatic stimulants are indicated in most instances. Chionia, the active 
preparation of Ghionanthus Yirginica,' 
is remarkable in this respect, that it 
restores the liver to its normal func- 
tions without presenting the dangers 
of such cholagogues as podophyllin, 
leptandrin, not to mention the mer- 
curial preparations. 
WHENEVER A FAVORITE TONIC FAILS TO 
ACT PROMPTLY, CANNOT WE SUSPECT 
SLUGGISH CIRCULATION ? IT HAS BEEN 
CLINICALLY DEMONSTRATED THAT ANY 
TONIC IS MORE RESPONSIVE WHEN 
CHIONIA IS GIVEN AT THE SAME TIME. 
E. P. Rucker, M. D., 
MEDICAL DEPT. OF THE UNIV. OF 
OF NEWBURG, IND., 
TENN., 1892, SAYS: 
I do not make a practice of recom- 
mending anything to the profession, 
but in the case of Chionia I cannot 
refrain from speaking of its good 
merits, as it has done me so much 
good personally. In cases of jaun- 
dice it acts like a charm and as an 
hepatic stimulant I have never found 
anything to equal it, much less excel it. Edward B. Finney, M.D., 
OF ONANCOCK, VA., 
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE, 
PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1861, SAYS: 
I regard Ghionia as a most positive 
remedy in hepatic torpor and all the 
ills arising therefrom. In a most 
rebellious case of hepatic colic of six 
months’ duration, Ghionia acted won- 
derfully. It is an efficient remedy in 
chronic constipation resulting from 
hepatic torpor. I use it as my first 
remedy in the above conditions. 
James I. Vaughan, M.D., 
OF LOS ANGELES, CAL., 
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY, 
MEMPHIS, TENN., 1852, SAYS: 
After a thorough test of Ghionia I 
feel justified in saying that it is the 
best hepatic stimulant, derived from 
the vegetable kingdom, that I have 
ever used. Charles C. Thornton, M. D., 
NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, iB6O, 
SAYS: 
OF THORNTON, MISS-, 
Ghionia is a most valuable prepara- 
tion in the treatment of all conditions 
due to torpor of the liver. I have 
it to act splendidly in my own 
case. In treating biliousness and 
malarial fever so prevalent in ma- 
larial districts it soon awakens the 
dull organs to a healthy action, 
obviating the necessity of drawing 
too heavily on the mercurials. In 
combination with the quinine treat- 
ment the danger of malarial troubles 
are greatly lessened. 
MANY STOMACH, LIVER AND INTESTINAL 
DISEASES ARE TRACEABLE TO TORPIDITY 
OF THE LIVER. IN SUCH CASES THE 
REMEDY INDICATED IS AN HEPATIC STIMU- 
LANT THAT WILL GRADUALLY RESTORE 
THE LIVER TO A NORMAL CONDITION 
WITHOUT SUBJECTING THAT ORGAN TO 
UNNECESSARY EXERTION. CHIONIA WILL 
BE FOUND TO MEET THESE REQUIRE- 
MENTS. Physiological Action and 
Dose of Chionia 
Ghionia is an hepatic stimulant with- 
out being a cathartic ; it acts directly 
on the lymphatics and enhances portal 
circulation, and thus removes chronic 
constipation without creating the in- 
evitable demand for cathartic medi- 
cation. Through its specific action 
on the portal circulation, it becomes 
an important factor in the treatment 
of jaundice. In fact, wherever we 
encounter signs of 
Hepatic Torpor or Biliousness 
and it is found necessary to restore 
functional activity to the hepatic 
gland, Ghionia is clearly indicated. 
Dose of Ghionia is one or two tea- 
spoonfuls three or four times a day. 
In combination with any other rem- 
edy, a half drachm in each dose will 
facilitate the absorption of the given 
remedy. Chionia 
Put up in eight-ounce bottles only. 
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bottle to any physician who may not be 
acquainted with its physiological action, 
provided he will pay the express charges. 
If your druggist does not carry it in stock, 
have him get it for you from any whole- 
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Canada or Great Britain. 
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