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which, according to Mr. Cornelius Tongue (" Cecil "), 

 the following are the three best formulae : — 



Formula for Aloetic Purgative. 



Aloes, finely powdered . . 3 to 4 drachms. 

 Hard soap . . . 2 drachms. 



Ginger, in powder . . 2 drachms. 



Mix and form a ball, varying the proportions according 

 to circumstances. 



Formula for an Aloetic Purgative ivhen soap is an incompatible 

 ingredient, as with calornel or tartarised antimony. 



Aloes, broken in pieces . . 3 to 4 drachms. 



Olive oil or lard . . . i drachm. 



Ginger, in powder . . 2 drachms. 



Treacle . . • i^ drachms. 



For inula for Aloetic Alteratives. 



Aloes, in fine powder . . 2 drachms. 

 Nitre . . . . 2 drachms. 



Soap . . . . 2 drachms. 



To make one ball. 



These formulae are not only simple, but will, as 

 a rule, be found preferable to more elaborate specifics. 

 But it is one thing to make a ball and another to 

 administer it. 



Mr. Cornelius Tongue gives us his advice in plain 

 words, which require no comment : — 



" The rude manner too often resorted to in giving 

 balls to horses cannot be too strongly condemned ; 

 the cruelty exercised, and the natural dread thereby 



