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Aloes, Barbados. — Is the general purgative for the horse. 

 Dose, 6 to 8 drams. 



Aloes, Barbados, G to 8 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 



Make into a ball and give upon an empty stomach. 



The " cathartic cai)sule," to be supplied, will take the place 

 of aloes. It will contain aloin, strychnine, ginger, and calomel. 



A purgative should never be given in diseases of the respira- 

 tory system. 



It generally takes about twenty-four hours to operate. 



Alunt. — Astringent. It is useful as a w^ash for sore mouths; 

 used in the strength of | ounce to 1 quart of water. Externally 

 it is a valuable remedy in the treatment of thrush. Burnt alum 

 is useful for the removal of proud flesh. 



Ammonia, aromatic spirits of. — Stimulant and carminative. 

 A very useful remedy in the treatment of colics, and exhaustion. 

 Dose, 1 to 3 ounces, well diluted. 



Ammonia, solution of. — Used externally only, in combination 

 with other drugs, as a stimulating liniment. 

 Ammonia, solution of, 1 part. 

 Turpentine, oil of, 1 part. 

 Olive oil, 2 parts. 



To be well shaken before using. It is an excellent external 

 application for sore throat. 



Ammonia, chloride of. — Used in all cases where an expecto- 

 rant is indicated, such as diseases of the respiratory system. 

 Dose, 1 to 4 drams. For catarrhal diseases it is usually com- 

 bined with quinine and nitrate of potash, prepared in the fol- 

 lowing manner : 



Ammonia, chloride of, 3 ounces. 

 Quinine sulphate, 6 drams. 

 Xitrate of potash, 3 ounces. 



Make into twelve powders and give one every three or four 

 hours. 



Belladonna, -fluid extract. — Antispasmodic and anodyne. 

 Used in cases of colic in conjunction with other medicines. 

 Dose, 1 to 2 drams. 



"When applied to the eyes it dilates the i)iij)il and soothes the 

 irritated membrane. Generally used in combination with sul- 

 phate of zinc or boracic-acid solutions. 



