464 NAVIX ox THE HORSE. 



Grum eu]-)horhiwn is a powerful irritant, and is used in some 

 preparations for spavin. 



Gum guiacum is a brittle, resinous substance. It is used 

 in the treatment of rheumatism or founder. It is combined 

 with other articles ; best used in the form of tincture. Dose 

 of the tincture, from two to six drams, two or three times a 

 day. A lump the size of a walnut, burned on a shovel of coals 

 under a horse's nose, in strangles, gives immediate relief, and 

 effects a speedy cure. 



Hemlock is sometimes used in place of opium. The pow- 

 dered bark, or extract, is used. 



Honey is sometimes used for mixing other medicines, as balls, 

 etc. It is a good article in healing-salves and cough medicines. 



Lidian hemp is nauseant, (vomiting), diuretic, (bringing off 

 urine), and cathartic, (purging). It is used in lock-jaw, 

 founder, and bloody urine. The dose of the powdered root is 

 from four to six drams. Dose of the tincture, from two to 

 four drams. 



Indigo is antispasmodic, and used in veterinary jDractice, in 

 the treatment of heaves and thick-wind, in doses of one ounce 

 twice a day, in combination with other medicines. 



Indian turnij), powdered, is used in consumption in the horse, 

 in combination with other remedies, in doses of from one to 

 two drams, once or twice a day. 



lodid of jpotash is found in large crystals of a white color 

 and alkaline taste. It is a superior alterative, but has not 

 been much used by veterinary surgeons. The dose is from 

 twenty to thirty grains. It acts on the gUxndular system. 



Iodine is a mineral "found in the drug-stores in the sha^^e of 

 dark, glistening flakes. It is obtained from the sea-weeds. It 

 is easily powdered. It is a very superior alterative, and has 

 been used with satisfactory results in glanders and farcy. The 

 dose of the powdered mineral is from five to twenty grains. 

 Its use must be continued from day to day, for some time. A 

 tincture made by dissolving as much iodine as it will take up 



