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of this disease, we now proceed to its internal jua- 

 nagementi which is of equal importance. 



First let the horse be bled to the quantity of 

 three to six quarts, according to his size, strength, 

 and condition ; and then give him the following 

 diuretic drink. 



(RECIPE, No. 150.) 



Take — Yellow resin, in powder, four ounces ; 



Juniper berries, bruised, and caraway seeds, in 



powder, of each two ounces; 

 Nitre, in powder, one ounce : 

 Mix them in a quart of cold ale, and give it 

 fasting in the mornhig. 



This drink is more calculated for cart, or wag- 

 gon-horses, than for hacks, or hunters ; its strength 

 may be very much increased by adding one or two 

 ounces of resin, or spirit of turpentine, and for 

 heavy horses that swell much at the heels it will 

 be found of great advantage. Give the drink 

 fasting in the morning; let him stand without 

 food for two hours after, then give him food and 

 water as usual. The day following give him as 

 much cold water as he will drink, with moderate 

 exercise. Repeat the drink every third morning, 

 for three or four times. The following formulas 

 for diuretic balls, will be found of great use to such 



