V MEDICINES USED FOR THE HORSE. 81 



Caution. In over doses this valuable drug is an active poison, there- 

 fore, we would caution all who use it about giving too large quantities, 

 as prostration and perhaps death would he the result. Never give 

 more than 5 or 6 doses, if 25 drops are given at each dose, nor more 

 than 7 or 8, if 20 drops are given at each dose. The dose may vary from 

 10 to 45 drops, but for most purposes should be about 25 drops. 



Aloes are of several varieties, Cape, Barbadoes and Socotrine, and 

 it is the condensed juice of the leaves of a plant. Given by some as 

 a purgative or cathartic for horses ; others consider it bad practice to 

 use it much. A dose should, for ordinary purposes, be from i to 1 ounce. 

 It is generally best to combine with it fenugreek, ginger or Canella. 



Antimony, exists in its natural state in France and Germany. The 

 preparations of antimony which are used for the horse most, are 1st, 

 sulphur et of antimony, also commonly called black antimony. This is 

 by many considered a remarkable remedy for the horse, for many pur- 

 poses, but especially to make the horse shine, and to have the appear- 

 ance of being quite fat. 2d. Tartrate of antimony and Potassa common- 

 ly called tartar emetic, has been in great repute in the treatment of dis- 

 eases of the chest ; but is now considered of but little value in these 

 diseases. 



Anise Seed. Are obtained from the anise plant which is a native of 

 Egypt, but has been introduced into the south of Europe and is cultivat- 

 ed in various parts of that country, and is cultivated occasionally in the 

 gardens of this country. 



Uses. It is a grateful, aromatic carminative ; and is supposed to have 

 the property of increasing the secretion of milk. It is used for flatulent 

 colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, etc. It is an excellent remedy when 

 combined with other medicines for various kinds of Condition powders. 



Dose. From i to two ounces, which may be repeated three times a day. 



Aqua Ammonia, (called also Hartshorn.) This medicine is very 

 valuable both for internal and external use. It is a diffusible stimu- 

 lant, antispasmodic and antacid. It is used exterfially with olive oil, 

 and in various mixtures as a counter irritant. Used as an antidote for 

 bites of poisonous serpents. Given with good results for flatulent colic 

 in doses of two to three drachms ; given with milk as directed below 

 for carbonate of ammonia. 



Carbonate of Ammonia. This is a very valuable medicine for de- 

 bility and prostration from lung fever, bronchitis, influenza or any dis- 

 ease causing great weakness. Its effects are similar to those of aqua 

 ammonia given above. 



Dose. One to three drachms which may be repeated three times a 

 day, and should be given in milk or cold gruel, which will protect the 

 mucus membranes of the throat and stomach. 



