medicines; their actions and uses. 105 



Acid, carbolic. — A valuable antiseptic and disinfectant. A 1 to 20 

 solution makes a very good wash for all wounds. A very good pre- 

 scription for local use is the following: 

 Carbolic acid, 6 drams. 

 Glycerin, IJ ounces. 

 Water to make 1 pint. 

 Acid, salicylic. — A useful antiseptic; a saturated solution of sali- 

 cjHIic acid in alcohol is a good dressing for indolent sores and ulcers. 

 Salicylic acid dusted upon- a woimd will remove the granulations 

 of proud flesh. 



Add, tannic. — ^An astringent and antiseptic. It is given internally 

 in diarrhea and dysentery. Dose, 30 grains to 1 dram. 

 The following prescription may be used: 

 Acid, tannic, ^ to 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, ^ to 1 dram. 

 Make into one ball and repeat every two hours until the diarrhea 

 is checked. 



Tannic acid is an excellent remedy, used in the form of a saturated 

 solution (with witch-hazel water), for hardening tender shoulders. 



Aconite. — Is a dangerous poison and should not be used internally, 

 but locally. Mixed with other drugs it makes a good anodyne lini- 

 ment. 



Aconite, 2 ounces. 

 Alcohol, 5 ounces. 

 Opium, tincture, 4 ounces. 

 Witch-hazel, distilled, 5 ounces. 

 '/ Mix, and apply several times daily. 

 \w AlcoJiol. — Stimulant. Given for weak heart in debilitating dis- 

 eases, such as lung troubles, etc. Dose, 2 to 4 ounces in 1 pint of 

 water, and repeated every four to six hours, as required. 

 It is useful in the formation of liniments. 



Aloes, Barbados. — Is the general purgative for the horse. Dose, 

 6 to 8 drains. 



Aloes, Barbados, 6 to 8 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Make into a ball and give upon an empty stomach. 

 The ''cathartic capsule, " to be supplied, will take the place of aloes. 

 It will contain aloin, strychnine, ginger, and calomel. 



A purgative should never be given in diseases of the respiratory 

 system. 



It generally takes about twenty-four hours to operate. 

 Alum. — Astringent. It is useful as a wash for sore mouths; used 

 in the strength of J ounce to 1 quart of water. Externally it is a 

 valuable remedy in the treatment of thrush. Burnt alum is useful 

 for the removal of proud flesh. 



