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into 2 gallons of cold water. Use frequently as 

 above described. Or use the following: Tinc- 

 ture of Arnica 2 ounces; Saltpetre 2 ounces into 



1 gallon cold water. All of the three last prepa- 

 rations are very good applications for sprains 

 and bruises, if perseveringly followed up in gjl 

 such cases. 



Farcy Cure. 



Take J fc Sulpher; ft Saltpetre and 1 ounce 

 Antimony, and, after blending well together, give 

 one tablespponful 2 or 3 times per day, accord- 

 ing to aggravation of symptoms. 



For Cracked Heels. 



Take of Alum,Copperas,Resin,each 2 ounces 

 and 1 ounce Beeswax; 1 pint of Tar; 2 ounces of 

 Tallow; boil all the foregoing ingredients over a 

 slow lire, skimming off the filth that rises from 

 time to time, until no more rises. Just before it 

 is cool add Litharge and dry White Lead, of 

 each ^ ounce. Wash clean and apply every 

 second morning. This remedy is likwise highly 

 recommended for scratches, saddle or collar 

 galls, as well as diseases of the skin. 



Scratches Cure. 



Take 4 ounces Tincture Arnica and same 

 quantity of Glycerine; but if heels are badly 

 cracked, add 1 ounce Iodine: 2 ounces Tincture 

 Myrrh; Bounce of Gunpower (finely pulverized) 

 put all into a strong bottle, shake it very 

 thoroughly, and put it on with a swab 



2 or 3 times ("*u'[\ day. Or use the following: 

 Melt J ft of Bar Lead and mix in Sulphur while 



