652 THE HORSE 



02. Nitre 3 drachms. 



Camphor 2 dracliins. 



iMi.x as above. 



03. Cooling Powdek foi: I\lAsn — 



Nitre 6 drachms to 1 ounce. 



May he given iu a bran mash. 



9i. Cooling Drench — 



Nitre 1 ounce. 



Sweet Sjiirit of Nitre 1 ounce. 



Water . . . | pint. 



LOTIONS OR WASHES 



Consist in liquids applied to the external parts, either to cool them or to 

 produce a healthy action in the vessels. 



95. Cooling Solution for External Inflammation — 



Goulard Extract 1 ounce. 



Vinegar 2 ounces. 



Spirits of "Wine (Methd.) 3 ounces. 



Water li pints. 



Mix, and apply with a calico bandage. 



96. Another, useful foe Inflamed Legs, or for Galled Shoulders ob 



Back — 



Sal Ammoniac 1 ounce. 



Vinegar -1 ounces. 



Spirits of Wine (Methd.) 2 ounces. 



Tincture of Arnica 2 drachms. 



Water i pint. Mix. 



97. Lotion for Foul Ulcers— 



Sulpliate of Copper 1 ounce. 



Nitric Acid i ounce. 



Water 8 to 12 ounces. Mix. 



98. Lotion for the Eyes — 



Sulphate of Zinc 20 to 25 grains. 



Water 6 ounces. Mix. 



99. Vert Strong One, and only to be oRorrED in — 



Nitrate of Silver 5 to 8 grains. 



Distilled Water 1 ounce. 



Mix, and use with a camel-hair brush. 



100. Cocaine 5 % solution for rendering the eye insensitive, previous to applic^- 



iou of above, or for minor operations. 



NARCOTICS 



A distinction is sometimes made between anodynes and narcotics, but 

 there is no necessity for separating them in a work of this character. 

 (See Anodynes.) 



REFRIGERANTS 



Lower the animal heat by contact %vith the skin, the ordinary ones 

 being cold air, cold water, ice, and evaporative lotions. (See Lotions.) 



