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Opium, - - - - 1 drachm. 



Camphor, - - - li drachm. 



Powdered ginger, - - 2 drachms. 



Castile soap, _ - _ 3 drachms. 



Which may be easily dissolved in strong beer, or 

 peppermint water, and given as a drench. 



We shall add, in this place, a few domestic reme- 

 dies, which may be employed when medicines can- 

 not be procured in time. 1st, A pint of strong 

 peppermint water, with about four ounces of gin, 

 and any kind of spice. 2d, A pint of port wine, 

 with spice or ginger. 3d, Half a pint of gin diluted 

 with four ounces of water, and a little ginger. This 

 complaint may be sometimes removed by warm 

 beer and ginger, or a cordial ball mixed with warm 

 beer. 



Great caution should be used in distinguishing the 

 Jlatulent from the inflammatory colic ; as in the lat- 

 ter, the above remedies would be highly pernicious. 



141. Coughs. 



Constant harassing coughs may be much relieved 

 by the following emollient drink : 



Opium, - . - - 1 drachm. 



Castile soap. - - - 2 drachms. 



Camphor, _ _ - li drachm. 



Oil of aniseeds, - - 20 drops. 



142. Fatigue. 



When a horse, particularly an old one, is much 

 fatigued, medicines which gently stimulate the sto- 

 mach, and increase its digestive powers, will prove 

 beneficial. Mr. White says, ' Cordials have an ex- 

 cellent effect when the animal has been fatigued 

 with a long run, or a severe journey, refusing his 

 food, and seemingly exhausted. A good cordial 

 preparation at such times restores the appetite, pro- 

 motes digestion, and renovates the strength and 



