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warm mash, and put a cloth over him, when he will 

 perspire through the night, and be nearly well next 

 morning. This plan will also answer, if it be adopt- 

 ed immediately on perceiving the chilliness or shi- 

 vering. 



If the horse, in consequence of coughing, dis- 

 charges mucus or phlegm through the nostrils, this 

 discharge should be encouraged by the following 

 ball, which should be given every other night for 

 four or five times : 



Assafoetida, - - - 2 drachms. 



Liquorice powdered, - 2 drachms. 



Venice turpentine, - - 2 drachms. 



Sulphur, - - - 1 drachm. 



JNIixed in a ball. 



The horse to have bran mashes or carrots, to be 

 gently exercised, and kept moderately warm. The 

 following cordial ball may be given occasionally in 

 the interval between the other balls : 



Aniseeds bruised, - - 4 ounces. 



Spanish liquorice, - - . 4 ounces. 



Liquorice powder, - - 4 ounces. 



Carraway seed, - - 2 ounces. 



Aniseed balsam of sulphur, 2 ounces. 



Ginger, - - - - 4 drachms. 



Oil of aniseedsy - - 4 drachms. - 



With honey sufficient to make it of a proper con- 

 sistence; to be divided into 12 balls. 

 Or the following cordial drink : 



Aniseeds, - - - 1 ounce. 



Carraway seeds, - - 1 ounce. 



Grains of paradise, - 1 ounce. 



Aromatic confection, - half an ounce. . 



Balsam of sulphur, - ^ 2 ounces. 



Beat up the balsam with the yoke of an egg ; then 

 mix the powders, and give the whole in a pint of 



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