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be employed, as early as possible, to prevent a fatal 

 inflammation from taking place. Bleeding is the first 

 remedy ; and immediately after, let a purgative or 

 laxative drink be given, receipts for which may be 

 found under the head, Gripes, and other diseases. 

 On no account should the wound be probed, or have 

 any tents crammed into it ; nor should any stimula- 

 ting mixture be applied. The emollient fomentation 

 (a decoction of mallows and elder) directed for swollen 

 udder, is the only application that can be used with 

 advantage, until the inflammation has subsided ; the 

 fomentation should be continued for a considerable 

 term, and repeated frequently. 



When the inflammation occasioned by the wound, 

 has been removed it will be proper to examine it with 

 a probe, to ascertain whether any matter be confined 

 or not ; as in that case, it may be necessary to enlarge 

 the original wound, to give it vent, or make an open- 

 ing in another more depending situation, that it may 

 run ofl* freely. Some stimulating application may also 

 be proper at this period, such as a solution of blue 

 vitriol, or 



Tincture of myrrh, 2 ounces ; 



Corrosive sublimate, 12 grains. 



One part of oil of turpentine to two parts of sweet oil form a 

 good digestive, as it is termed. And, if an ointment is pre. 

 ferred — 



Take of hog's lard, 8 ounces ; 



Bees' wax, 1 ounce ; 



Common turpentine, 6 ounces. 



Melt them together ; and, when taken from the fire, add one 

 ounce of powdered verdigris ; continue stirring the mixture 

 until it is cold. 



