TORPID LIVER OR BILIOUSNESS
By torpid liver is meant a condition in which the
bile accumulates in the liver instead of passing into
the intestines. This leaves the complexion sallow,
causes brown patches to form on the skin,
creates a tenderness on pressure along the lower
margin of the ribs on the right side, over the liver,
and causes pain under or between the shoulderblades.
The tongue is coated, the bowels constipated,
a feeling of languor and drowsiness is felt,
and sleep fails to afford relief from the tired feeling.
When these symptoms continue, dyspepsia is sure
to follow.
Treatment.—Stimulate the liver to action so that
the bile is thrown into the intestines in normal
quantity, and the difficulty is removed. This can
always be done by the Home Liver Pills, which
may confidently be said to be specific for torpid liver.
One pill should be taken on going to bed, for several
nights in succession. When the bowels move freely
more than once a day, a pill should only be taken
every second or third night, as required. If one
pill at a time does not move the bowels copiously
after two or three days, two pills should be taken at
a dose, and even three may be taken by some persons.
It is always best, however, to commence with one pill, and gradually increase the dose if
necessary