LIST OF MEDICINES. 455 



tainiug arsenic, see the prescription given under the head of 

 "Poll-evil") 



Balmonij is tonic, cathartic, and vermifuge; given in ana- 

 sarca or swelled legs for its tonic effect. Also given in hide- 

 bound. 



Balsam of fir forms a good application for cuts and wounds, 

 protecting them from the air. In doses of an ounce it is used 

 in malignant scarlet-fever. 



Balsam of Coi^aiba. — This is a thick, balsamic liquid. It is 

 useful in diseases of the kidneys and bladder, where the water 

 is not healthy. The dose is one ounce, repeated as often as 

 necessary. 



Balm of Gilead is a Avell-known tree. The buds are used. 

 They are stimulating, alterative, and expectorant. They are 

 used in tincture, in doses of from half an ounce to an ounce. 

 Useful in heaves, chronic cough, and chronic rheumatism. 



Bayhervij. — The bark of bayberry, pulverized, is alterative, 

 astringent, and stimulant. It is used in slavering, diarrhea, 

 grease, and by some in inflammation of the eyes. It is a good 

 remedy, and deserves some attention. The layherru-tallow is a 

 good article in healing and cleansing salves. The bark may 

 be given in doses of an ounce. 



Beefs gall is successfully applied to vrounds in which splint- 

 ers, snags, or any other foreign body are remaining. It is used 

 in forming a liniment for the spine and jaws in lock-jaw. 



Black Sulphurate of Antimony. — This compound of sulphur and 

 antimony is an alterative much used. It is useful in most 

 constitutional diseases, where tlio health of the horse is grad- 

 ually failing and he is losing condition. The dose is from one 

 to four drams, and repeated daily for some time. It is best 

 to give it in combination with sulphur and niter. It should 

 not be resorted to for trifling diseases. 



Bloodroot, or red puccoon root, is nauseant and expectorant. 

 It is also a good alterative, and arouses the action of the glands. 



