194 GREASE, CROWN-SCAB, &C. 



down with exercise, let them be well washed when 

 he comes in with soap-suds, or vinegar and water ; 

 and the parts afterwards rubbed incessantly for a 

 considerable time, till perfectly dry. The rubbing 

 with the palm of the hand may be repeated three 

 or four times a day, in order to promote the circu- 

 lation of blood, and increase the action of the absorb- 

 ent vessels in those parts, which very much assists 

 in curing this disease. After this hand-rubbing let 

 the parts be well rubbed with the following mixure. 



(RECIPE, No. M'k) 



Take — Goulard, or extract of lead, one ounce ; 

 White vitriol, in powder, half an ounce; 

 Vinegar, one pint : 

 Mix together for use. 



The above is a powerful mixture in repelljng 

 inflammation, bracing the fibres, strengthening 

 the vessels, and preventing horses from greasing 

 at the heels. Or the following wash may be used, 

 which will be found of equal efficacy in preventing 

 the grease. 



(RECIPE, No. 14.5.) 



Take— Blue vitriol, white ditto, green ditto, and alnm 

 (all to be bruised), of each four ounces ; 



Boiling water three quarts : 



Mix and stir them until they are dissolved, and 

 put them in a bottle for use. 



