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plaiut, our next attention must be turned towards the 

 general condition of the system. If the horse be costive, 

 which is frequently the case in inflammation of the lungs, 

 from four to eight ounces of Epsom salts, mixed with a 

 gruel, will be found useful, and we must next have recourse 

 to blistering, which should extend over the brisket and sides- 

 And if there is any doubt as to the eradication of the 

 disease having been effected, the following ball should be 

 administered every day : — 



Soccotrine aloes . . 4 drachms, 



Tartarized antimony . 3 drachms, 



Saltpetre . . . -^ ounce, 



Powdered squills . . 1 drachm ; 



to be formed into a ball, with a sufficient quantity of coji- 

 serve of roses. 



In blistering, the hair should be carefully shaved off, and 

 the following ointment well rubbed into the skin : — 



Powdered Spanish flies . 1 ounce, 

 Resin .... 1 ounce. 

 Lard .... 4 ounces. 



Let the lard and resin be first mixed together, and the 

 Spanish flies afterwards added. 



During the time that the inflammation is at its height 

 the blister will seldom rise, the internal excitement over- 

 coming the external one ; and a failure in its operation 

 also accompanies exhaustion. In this case there is danger 

 to be apprehended. When the inflammation has been 

 brought down by bleeding, it is the most proper time for the 

 application of a blister, which produces a counter irritation, 

 and thus transfers the inflammation from the lungs to the 

 skin. 



