320 STAGGERS. 



following directions, and given as soon aa 

 possible. 



If the cause is ascertained (or supposed) 

 to proceed from an increased velocity of the 

 blood, and consequent inflammation upon 

 the brain, bleed immediately, and give the 

 glyster prescribed in page 43 : if from ex- 

 treme irritation in the stomach and bowels, 

 give the domestic glijster, p. 239, with the ad- 

 dition of liquid laitdanum half an ounce. If 

 the continual preying and depredations of 

 bots, or worms, are the cause, give for the 

 present the following glyster ; and so soon 

 as the horse is sufficiently recovered to go 

 through the course, proceed as directed un- 

 der that head : 



Take of rue, savin, and wormwocil, each a handful ; 

 boil a quarter ofanhourin two quarts of water, 

 with four ounces of common salt; then strain and 

 add tincture of assafoetida two ounces, olive oil a 

 quarter of a pint, and let it be thrown up mode- 

 rately warm. 



If the complaint proceeds from a too free 

 use of sharp or acrid medicines, make an ad- 

 dition of two Qiinces of Venice treacle, and 

 three drachms of liquid laudanum to the 



