282 MODERN FARRIER. 



Camphor, - _ _ half an ounce. 



Oil of origanum, .- 2 drachms. 



Soft soap, - - - 2 ounces. 



Spirit of wine, _ - 4 ounces. 



Mix. 



This remedy is also useful in spavins, windgalls, 

 and indurated swellings. Or, if preferred, use the 

 following ointment : • 



Strong mercurial ointment, 4 ounces. 

 Camphor, _ _ _ half an ounce. 

 Oil of rosemary, - . - 2 drachms. 



139. Saddle-galls. 



In case of a sore back, arising from the friction of 

 the saddle, apply, 



Camphor, - - - 2 drachms. 



Oil of rosemary, - - l drachm. 

 Oil of elder, or hog's lard, 3 ounces. 



Mix. 



Whatever diversity of opinion may exist respect- 

 ing the political opinions of Mr. William Cobbett, 

 none will deny his ability as a writer, and his skill 

 as a farmer. This gentleman strongly recommends 

 the liquor of the wild mallows for wounds of this 

 description. His words are, ' I cannot help men- 

 tioning here another herb which is used for medical 

 purposes. I mean the wild mallows. It is a weed 

 that has a leaf somewhat like a scallop. Its branches 

 spread upon the ground. It bears seed which the 

 children call cheeses, and which they string upon a 

 thread like beads. This weed is perhaps amongst 

 the most valuable of plants that -ever grew. Its 

 leaves stewed, and applied wet, will cure, and almost 

 instantly cure, any cut or bruise or wound of any 

 sort. Poultices made of it will cure sprains, as 

 tliose of the ancle : fomenting with it will remove 

 swellings. Applications of the liquor will cure the 

 wringings by saddles and harness. And its opera- 



