Cases of cures performed by the use of Swaim's panacea.

  • Swaim, Wm. (William)
Date:
1829
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Credit: Cases of cures performed by the use of Swaim's panacea. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    standing all the efforts that were made use of, they in- creased to a most alarming extent, spreading from the angle of the lower jaw, down the neck, on each side to the sternum, and across to the chin. The irritability was so great that he found much difficulty in swallowing food enough to support life. l,n this situation he conti- nued for eighteen months, using every remedy which promised any prospect of relief: viz. compound syrup of sarsaparilla, and many other syrups made in imitation of your Panacea, until I fairly tested the virtues of both. lie had become by this time very much emaciated; his appetite gone; and in short, afflicted with all the symp- toms of hectic fever. He at length began th<* use of Swarm's genuine Panacea, with the determination if it failed to give up all remedies, and let the disease have its course. This invaluable medicine, had not been used more than ten days, before the ulcers began to take on a more pleasing aspect, having a more healthy colour, with the base and edges considerably softened; the pains, which had been at times excruciating, were now much mitigated; the night sweats were not so profuse, and the general expression of his countenance showed appear- ances of improving health. These circumstances in- duced him to persevere in its use. The event has been most happy: in about three months after commencing its use, the ulcers had all healed, and all the symptoms of disease had vanished. He has since that time, nearly three years ago, remained in perfect health, without any appearance of scrofulous disease whatever, and is more fleshy and strong than he has been at any time previous, and remains in perfect health to this day. John R. Peckworth, M. D. January 1,1829. CASE OF JANE CAMPBELL. Mrs. Campbell, while under my care, was visited frequently by se- veral very respectable physicians in this city ; one in partir.u at was Dr. Mease, in whose certificate her case is mentioned, and she is in perfect health this day.—January 1, 1829. HUltown, Bucks County, Aug. 26,1824. Mr. Wm. Swaim. Sir, According to your desire I now transmit to you a correct account of the case of my neighbour, Mrs. Campbell.