108 THE ARMY HORSE. 



tonic, and for skin diseases, usually in combination with iron 

 sulphate and gentian. Externally it is used to remove warts, 

 in the form of an ointment, 1 part of arsenic to 8 or 10 of 

 lard, 



xicid, horacic. — Action, antiseptic; a saturated solution is 

 very useful in conjunctivitis. With oxide of zinc it makes a 

 very nice dressing for abrasions, scratches, etc. 



Acid, carbolic. — A valuable antiseptic and disinfectant. A 

 1 to 20 solution makes a very good wash for all wounds. A 

 very good prescription for local use is the following : 

 Carbolic acid, 6 drams. 

 Glycerin, 1^ ounces. 

 \Yater to make 1 pint. 



Acid, salicylic. — A useful antiseptic; a saturated solution of 

 salicylic acid in alcohol is a good dressing for indolent sores 

 and ulcers. 



Salicylic acid dusted upon a wound will remove the granula- 

 tions of proud flesh. 



Acid, tannic— An astringent and antiseptic. It is given 

 interiially in diarrhea and dysentery. Dose, 30 grains to 1 



dram. 



The following prescription may be used : 

 Acid, tannic, | to 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, ^ to 1 dram. 

 Make into one ball and repeat every two hours until the 

 diarrhea is checked. 



Tannic acid is an excellent remedy, used in the form of a 

 saturated solution (with witch-hazel water), for hardening 

 tender shoulders. 



Aconite. — Is a dangerous poison and should not be used in- 

 ternally, but locally. Mixed with other drugs it makes a good 

 anodyne liniment. 



Aconite, 2 ounces. 

 Alcohol, 5 ounces. 

 Opium, tincture, 4 ounces. 

 Witch-hazel, distilled, 5 ounces. 

 Mix, and apply several times daily. 



Alcohol— St'imnlant. Given for weak heart in debilitating 

 diseases, such as lung troubles, etc. Dose, 2 to 4. ounces in 1 

 pint of water, and repeated every four to six hours, as required. 

 It is useful in the formation of liniments. 



