456 JN'AVIX ox THE HORSE. 



generally, and especially the liA^er. It is useful in all chronic 

 affections of the lungs and air-passages. It has been used as 

 an application to foul ulcers or sores. The dose of powdered 

 bloodroot is from two to four drams. 



JBoneset is a bitter tonic and nauseant. It is much used by 

 some in aifections of the lungs. Dose, from one to two drams 

 of the powdered leaves, twice a day ; generally given with 

 other articles. 



Burgundy j)itcli is used in forming charges and plasters, to give 

 them adhesiveness, or stickiness. It is also slightly stimulat- 

 ing to the part to which it is applied. The common pitch may 

 be used as a substitute for the Burgundy pitch. One pound of 

 pitch and one ounce of yellow beeswax, melted together, form 

 a good plaster for sand-cracks. 



Camphor. — This is a white substance, commonly called gum- 

 camphor. It dissolves in alcohol, or other spirits. It is gen- 

 erally used in the form of tincture. (See " Tincture of Cam- 

 phor.") It has often been used as a promoter of condition, 

 given in the form of a camphor-ball. Garnishor is narcotic 

 (causing sleep) in its properties. It lessens the action of the 

 heart and arteries, and promotes perspiration. The dose is 

 from one to two drams. 



Cantharides^ or Spanish Jlies, is one of the most important rem 

 edies in veterinary practice. Their principal use is in the 

 various preparations for blistering. These preparations are 

 described in another place. The tincture of cantharidcs is 

 given internally, in some cases. It arouses the passion o^ the 

 stallion, given in doses of from one to a half ounce. 



Caraivay Seeds. — These are carminative, (removing wind), 

 and highly recommended by some writers in the treatment of 

 colic. They are doubtless good in this disease. The}^ may be 

 given in the form of powder or infusion. The dose is from 

 half a-ti ounce to an ounce, or more. It may be repeated "is 

 often as every half hour. But it is best to give it in combins- 

 tion with other remedies. 



