APPLICATIONS. 27 



1. The Marvel of Healing. 



This is a most invaluable application for Burns, 

 Cuts, Bruises, Soreness, Lameness, Sprains, Saddle 

 or Harness Galls, Boils, Ulcers, Old Sores, and 

 Wounds. It is given to relieve local inflammation or 

 arrest all soreness or hemorrhage. It is similar in its 

 action to Arnica, but far more prompt and efficient. 

 It may be applied in full strength. 



2. Arnica Montana. 



This medicine is used as a lotion for all kinds of 

 injuries, Bruises, Concussions, or Strains, The tinc- 

 ture is prepared by adding a pint of alcohol to two 

 ounces of the dried flowers. The lotion is prepared 

 by adding a tablespoonful of the tincture to a pint of 

 water. 



3. Calendula Officinalis 



Is used in case of lacerations, and in all flesh 

 wounds as well as old ulcers, or when there is slough- 

 ing or considerable loss of substance. The lotion is 

 made by adding a tablespoonful of the tincture to a 

 pint of water. The Calendula (common Mangold) 

 is a common and pretty flower, readily grown in 

 gardens or plats. The plant taken during flowering 

 and cut up and covered with alcohol, forms the mother 

 tincture. 



