6U0U THE HORSE. 
Tar; Pix Liquida.—Used externally as an ingredient in ointments, and 
as a stimulant to the growth of horn. 
TURPENTINE, Spirit of ; Oil of Turpentine.—An excellent antispasmodic, 
diuretic, and vermifuge. Dose, 1 ounce to 2 ounces ; or as a diuretic, 
4 ounce to 1 ounce. 
Veratrum AtBum; White Hellebore.—Sedative, for which purpose it 
is highly lauded by Mr. Percivall, who gave it in doses of 20 to 30 
grains. Externally it forms an ingredient in several ointments. 
Zinc, Carbonate of ; Calamine.—Used externally in the form of ointment. 
Zinc, Oxide of—Used externally as a mild soothing ointment, mixed 
‘with lard. 
Zinc, Sulphate of ; White Vitriol.—Dissolved in water to form a wash for 
the eyes. 
Zinc, Chloride of.—A strong caustic and antiseptic. Generally knuwn as 
Sir W. Burnett’s disinfecting fluid, which contains 25 grains in each 
fluid drachm. 
