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inflamed tendons and joints, and to relieve itching skin dis- 

 eases. 



The white k)tion is made as follows: 

 Acetate of lead, 1 ounce. 

 Sulphate of zinc. 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 quart. 

 Shake well and apply several times daily. 

 The lotion is a very valuable remedy for the relief of all 

 external diseases accompanied by heat and swelling; also an 

 excellent dressing for wounds. 



Lime, chloride of. — This is the best disinfectant that we have. 

 Four ounces to 1 gallon of water is the proper strength. This 

 solution should be used as a wash for the disinfection of stables. 

 A small portion of choride of lime placed around in stables will 

 destroy the odor arising from decomposed urine. 



Lunar caustic. — Used for the removal of warts and proud 

 flesh. Four grains to 1 ounce of water make a good applica- 

 tion for the removal of the cloudiness remaining after an attack 

 of ophthalmia. 



Me'rciiry, Ijichloride of (corrosive sublimate; antiseptic tab- 

 lets). — Dissolved in water this is the most energetic antiseptic; 

 1 to 1,000 solution is the proper strength to use in the treat- 

 ment of all wounds. Two tablets to a quart of water give this 

 strength ; if the bichloride is in bulk, use 15 grains to a quart 

 of water, and add 15 grains of chloride of ammonia to insure 

 complete dissolution. 



Mercury^ mild chloride (calomel). — Internally, a chola- 

 gogue. Dose, ^ to 2 drams. It is not used alone, but is com- 

 bined with aloes. 



Calomel, 1 dram. 

 Barbados aloes. 4 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Water to make a ball. 

 Externally, antiseptic and drying. Used in the treatment of 

 ulcers and thrush. 



Mercury, hiniodide. — Used as a blister; its effects are A'ery 

 penetrating. Used principally in the treatment of spavins, 

 splints, sidebones, ringbones, and all bony enlargements. 

 Biniodide of mercury, 1 part. 

 Cosmoline, 5 to G parts. 

 Mix and rub together thoroughly. 

 Apply Avith friction for at least ten minutes. 



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