INFLAMMATORY COLIC. 87 



The above clyster and drink (I have no doubt) 

 will succeed in effecting a passage through the 

 intestines. If they should not have the desired 

 effect in the course of twelve hours, it will be ne- 

 cessary to repeat them. 



The blistering essence (No. 133) may be well 

 rubbed over the belly to excite a counteraction, 

 which will assist in diminishing and removing the 

 inflammation of the bowels. 



When the horse begins to recover, the febrile 

 heat abates, and the appetite returns, the follow- 

 ing mildly laxative and restorative drink may be 

 given with great advantage. 



(RECIPE, No. 18.) 



Restorative Drink. 



Take — Peruvian bark, and nitre, of each one ounce; 

 Lenitive electuary, four ounces j 

 Ginger, aniseeds, caraway seeds, and Castile 



soap, of each half an ounce; 

 Tincture of opium, two drachms ; 

 Warm gruel, one quart : 

 Dissolve the ingredients in the gruel, and 

 give it new-milk-warm. 



This drink may be given every morning fasting, 

 or every other morning, as may be judged neces- 

 sary: or the restorative balls (Recipe, No. 193) 

 may be given if balls are preferred. 



