106 THE ARMY HORSE IN ACCIDENT AND DISEASE, 



Ammonia, aromatic spirits of. — Stimulant and carminative. A 

 very useful remedy in the treatment of colics, and exhaustion. Dose, 

 1 to 3 ounces, well diluted. 



Ammonia, solution of. — Used externally only, in combination with 

 other drugs, as a stimulating liniment. 

 Ammonia, solution of, 1 part. 

 Turpentine, oil of, 1 part. 

 Olive oil, 2 parts. 

 To be well shaken before using. It is an excellent external appli- 

 cation for sore throat. 



Ammonia, chloride of. — Used in all cases where an expectorant L^ 

 indicated, such as diseases of the respiratory system. Dose, 1 to 4 

 drams. For catarrhal diseases it is usually combined with quinine 

 and nitrate of potash, prepared in the following manner: 

 Ammonia, chloride of, 3 ounces. 

 Quinine sulphate, 6 drams. 

 Nitrate of potash, 3 ounces. 

 Make into twelve powders and give one every three of four hours. 

 Belladonna, Jluid extract. — Antispasmodic and anodyne. Used 

 in cases of colic in conjunction with other medicines. Dose, 1 to 2 

 drams. 



When apphed to the eyes it dilates the pupil and soothes the 

 irritated membrane. Generally used in combination with sulphate 

 of zinc or boracic-acid solutions. 



A very useful wash for the treatment of conjunctivitis is made as 

 follows: 



Sulphate of zinc, 20 grains. 

 Belladonna, fid. ext., 1 dram. 

 Water, 3^ ounces. 

 Apply twice a day. 



Camphor, gum. — Antispasmodic and antiseptic. Dose, 1 to 2 

 drams. A very good remedy for diarrhea is made as follows: 

 Camphor, gum, 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, 1 dram. 

 Make into a ball; give, and repeat every two hours until rehef is 

 afforded. 



Externally it is useful for sprains, combined with other medicines, 

 forming what is known as the soap liniment. 

 Castile soap, 10 parts. 

 Camphor, 5 parts. 

 Alcohol, 70 parts. 

 Water, 15 parts. 

 To be used only externally as a mild, stimulating, anodyne liniment. 

 A useful dressing for wounds is made of gum camphor, 8 ounces, 

 carbohc acid, 3 ounces. This is especially valuable in fly time. 



