110 THE ARMY HORSE. 



A very useful wash for the treatment of conjunctivitis is 

 made as follows: 



Sulphate of zinc, 20 grains. 

 Belladonna, fid. ext., 1 dram. 

 Water, 3^ ounces. 

 Apply twice a day. 



Camphor, gum. — Antispasmodic and antiseptic. Dose, 1 to 2 

 drams. A very good remedy for diarrhea is made as follows; 

 Camphor, gum, 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, 1 dram. 

 Make into a ball; give, and repeat every two hours until 

 relief is afl'orded. 



Externally it is useful for sprains, combined with other medi- 

 cines, forming what is known as the soap liniment. 

 Castile soap, 10 parts. 

 Camphor, 5 parts. 

 Alcohol, TO parts. 

 Water, 15 parts. 

 To be used only externally as a mild, stimulating, anodyne 

 liniment. 



A useful dressing for wounds is made of gum camphor, 8 

 ounces, carbolic acid, 3 ounces. This is especially valuable in 

 fly time. 



Cannahis indica (Indian hemp). — Antispasmodic and ano- 

 dyne. Its main use is in colic, as it relieves pain without caus- 

 ing constipation. Dose, 2 to 4 drams. 

 Cannabis indica, 2 to 1 drams. 

 Ammonia, aromatic spirits, 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 pint. 

 Give at one dose and repeat in three-quarters of an hour if 

 necessary. This is an excellent remedy for colic. 



Cantkarides, powdered (Spanish fly).— Used only for its 

 blistering effect. Prepare by rubbing the cantharides and 

 cosmoline together (1 to 5 or 6) with a spatula on a piece of 



glass. 



Capsicum, (cayenne pepper). — Stomachic and carminative. 

 Given internally in combination with gentian and ginger in 

 mild cases of indigestion attended with flatulency. Dose, ^ 

 to 1 dram. 



CJtarroal. — A mild antiseptic and deodorant. It is very 

 good mixed with poultices, especially for Avounds and sores that 

 have a foul odor. It may be dusted on the surface of foul 



