Rensselaer Union, Volume 1, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1869 — What is a Tonic? [ARTICLE]

What is a Tonic?

Bear this in mind—that although a tonic is, to a certain extent, a stimulant—a stimulant, unmodtAnd by any medicinal substance, is not a tonic, hut a debilitant. In HOSTETTER’B STOMACH BIT TERS there Is a stumulating element of the purest grade manufactured in this or any other country. Every fiery and corrosive oil or acid' which contaminates the ordinary liquors of commerce, is expelled from the rye spirit which forma the alcoholic basis of the BITTERS, by careful and repeated rectification. The Juices of the valuable roots, barks and herbs, infused into this wholesome product of the finest grain, still further modify its nature; so that It becomes, in fact, a simple diffusive agent, minus all the heady and brain exciting properties which belong,moreort ess, to all liquors in a raw state. It is merely the safe and harmless vehicle whlch rendere the medicinal virtues of the preparation effective—lncreasing their active power.and diffusing them through the system. Hence the pleasant and gentle glow which is experienced after taking a dose of theBITTE.ES. Instead of creating headache, as unmedlcat- d stimulants are apt to do. this salubrious tonic la the best known remedy for that complaint. It calms and sooths cerebral excitement, strengthens the nerves, promotes the secretion of the gastric Juice, Invigorates the bowels, determines the fluids to the surface, improves the appetite, increases the animal vigor, regulates organic action, and, from Its mild yet effective alterative qualities. Is the very best preparation that can be ad ministered to the weaker sex In the peculiar dlf Acuities to which their organization subjects them.