L. HERR'S CATALOGUE. 



an external application, but in no way interfering with internal or constitu- 

 tional treatment, but in many cases of great service as an auxiliary to their 

 action and effects, by the counter irritation produced by the Blistering Fluid, 

 and in patients that are languid or debilitated, the Blistering Fluid becoming 

 absorbed to some extent into the circulation, acts as a tonic and invigorator 

 of the system, and having also through the circulation a mild diuretic effect 

 upon the kidneys, which in many cases is so desirable such as Pneumonia, 

 Pleurisy, Dropsy, Influenza, Farcy, &c. The Blistering Fluid is recom- 

 mended for the following named complaints : For all Glandular and Throat 

 Affections, Distemper, etc.; for all Callous and Bony Enlargements, Splint, 

 Spavin, Curb, Bucked Shins, in running and trotting horses, for Shoulder 

 Strains, for deep-seated and Chronic Lameness, for Contraction or Shrinkage 

 of Muscles in Shoulders or Hips (ordinarily called Sweenie), for Counter 

 Irritation on side of jaw, for Sore Eyes; for anointing Rowels and Seaton 

 Strings, to induce a free and copious discharge. For all Tumors (muscular) 

 the Blistering Fluid will reduce them by absorption, or if too far advanced f 

 with a tendency to form abscess (puss or matter), it will speedily draw it to 

 the surface, ready for the lance. Fistula and Poll-evil, on their first appear- 

 ance, before matter forms, will often yield to its application every fifteen days 

 to twenty days. For counter irritation in violent cases of Colic or Inflam- 

 mation of the Bowels, rubbing it under the belly and flanks, &c. Nothing 

 will forward or increase the growth of hern or hoof more rapidly, and grow 

 off quarter cracks and false quarters than the Blistering Fluid, by rubbing it 

 .an inch high above the hoofs every twenty days, which stimulates the coro- 

 nets to increased action in the secretion of new and healthy horn or hoof. 

 In dropsical effusion under the belly (commonly called Farcy), by rubbing 

 the enlarged parts once a week with the Blistering Fluid it will stimulate the 

 parts to healthy action by causing absorption of the fluid or serum between 

 the muscles of the abdomen and skin, and also through the channel of the 

 kidneys, by its diuretic effect by absorption into the circulation. For erup- 

 tions or scaly points, and surfeit of the skin or muscles, nothing restores 

 .healthy action more speedily or effectually, and so easily applied. For 

 all itchiness of the skin it will allay in one application. One bottle will 

 often save a horse worth not only hundreds, but thousands of dollars. The 

 'Blistering Fluid is rubbed in with the hand, using a good deal of friction, and 

 applied slow and well rubbed in, and as much or little is used, the effect will 

 be more or less active, corresponding with the amount rubbed in. In the 

 winter, when the coat or hair is long, the parts ( to be blistered may be clipped' 

 or for a quick effect can be shaved. In the summer, after shedding, when 

 the coat is thin and s'iort, it can be applied to the natural coat or skin. For 

 the above named diseases, it can be applied once in from seven to twenty 

 days. In chronic cases, every twenty <lays. For Fistula and Poll-evil, every 

 twenty days. After applying, it is not to be interrupted by oiling or bath- 

 ing ; not to be interfered with until the gummy scurf dries, and will rub off 



