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Aledica. We would therefore advise it to be given 

 in diseases that assume this state. It is supposed 

 that the above powders, as well as the antimonial 

 powder, are equal to those which are held in such 

 high repute in the world, under the name of 

 James's powders. 



As the disease begins to abate, the horse will 

 recover his senses, and look more brisk with his 

 eyes ; his appearance will be more lively ; his ap- 

 petite will return ; and he will now begin to eat 

 his food as formerly. In this case his medicines 

 may be omitted, and the following mild and astrin- 

 gent drink may be administered. 



(RECIPE, No. 61.) 



Take — Peruvian bark, in powder, one ounce ; 



Gentian root, in powder, half an ounce : 



Nitre, one ounce; 



Spirits of vitriol, half a draclim : 



To be given in a quart of warm ale. 



This drink will strengthen and brace the sto- 

 mach and intestines, promote his appetite, and is 

 likewise excellent in all disorders attended with a 

 slight fever, or when tlie stomach and bowels are 

 weakened and relaxed by some long-continued dis- 

 ease. It may be given every morning, or every 

 other morning, fasting, for three or four times, or 

 longer, if necessary. 



