LIST OF MEDIC iNES. 467 



ness of any thing it is mixed with. It is also astringent, and 

 might be given in doses of from a pint to a quart, in diarrhea, 

 or scours. The following is the formula for the justly cele- 

 brated Carroll oil, for the cure of burns : 



Take — Lime-water 2 parts. 



Linseed-oil 1 part. 



Mis. Keep tlie burned part constantly covered with tlie oil. If possible, bind 

 muslin cloths, wet in the oil, to the burn. 



Lohelia is a powerful nauseant and antispasmodic. It re- 

 laxes the whole system, and promotes perspiration. It is used 

 by some as a substitute for tartar emetic, in febrile and inflam- 

 matory diseases. It is useful in inflammation of the brain 

 and lungs, pleurisy, consumption, bronchitis, catarrh, or cold, 

 chronic cough, lock-jaw, and founder. The dose is, of the 

 powdered herb, from two to four drams ; of the tincture of the 

 leaves, from one-half to two ounces. It may be repeated as 

 often as every eight or twelve hours. Lobelia is one of the 

 best antispasmodics, and is certainly very valuable in lock-jaw. 



Male fern is used either in powder or the oil of male fern. 

 It is used as a vermifuge. Dose of the powder, one ounce ; of 

 the oil, from one dram to half an ounce. 



May-apple Boot. — This article is used in powder. It is ca- 

 thartic, nauseant, and alterative, having a most happy effect 

 on the liver. As a cathartic, it is slow in its action, but may 

 be given with aloes or other cathartics, with advantage. 

 When a horse is down in health, and disposed to be costive, or 

 the dung is pale or of an unnatural color, either of the follow- 

 ing prescriptions will be found serviceable: 



Take — Aloes, powdered 6 drams. 



3Iay-apple root, powdered * 2 drams. 



Sulphur 1 dram. 



Mis in a pint of boiling water, and give as a drench. This operates mildly 

 on the bowels It may be repeated in two or three days. 



