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Ckinnabis indica (Indian hemp). — Antispasmodic and anodyne. 

 Its main use is in colic, as it relieves pain without causing constipation. 

 Dose, 2 to 4 drams. 



Cannabis indica, 2 to 4 drams. 

 Ammonia, aromatic spirits, 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 pint. 



Give at one dose and repeat in three-quarters of an hour if necessary. 

 This is an excellent remedy for colic. 



GarUharides, powdered (Spanish fly). — Used only for its bUstering 

 effect. Prepare by rubbing the cantharides and cosmoline together 

 (1 to 5 or 6) with a spatula on a piece of glass. 



Oapsicum (cayenne pepper). — Stomachic and carminative. Given 

 internally in combination with gentian and ginger in mild cases of 

 indigestion attended with flatulency. Dose, ^ to 1 dram. 



Ohp/reoal. — ^A mild antiseptic and deodorant. It is very good 

 mixed with poultices, especially for wounds and sores that have a 

 foul odor. It may be dusted on the surface of foul sores and will soon 

 destroy the odor. Internally it is given in doses of 2 to 4 drams, 

 and is useful in chronic indigestion and diarrhea. 

 ^ / Copper sulphate (blue vitriol, bluestone). — A caustic, tonic, vermi- 

 cide, and astringent. Used principally as a caustic for thrush and 

 canker. A good remedy for thrush or canker is equal parts of sul- 

 phate of copper (powdered), sulphate of zinc, and sulphate of iron: 

 " The three sulphates y This powder can be applied two or three 

 times daily. Used also internally as a tonic in chronic nasal 

 catarrh. Dose, 1 to 2 drams. 



CoUodion. — When painted over wounds it forms an air-tight 

 coating and in small wounds keeps the edges in a fixed position 

 and promotes healing. Especially valuable' when applied to punc- 

 tured wounds of joints. 



Chloroform. — Antispasmodic, stimulant^ and anodyne. Useful 

 in colics. .Dose, 1 to 2 drams, well diluted. It may be added to 

 anodyne liniments. When inhaled, it acts as an anesthetic. 

 \ Cosmoline. — A by-product of petroleum. Used as a base for 

 ointments. It is also valuable to apply upon the skin, when wound 

 secretions are abundant to prevent dropping out of the hair. 



Creolin. — ^A nonpoisonous, nonirritating antiseptic and para- 

 \4iticide. It is one of the best medicines that we have, not only as 

 a valuable application for all wounds, but to destroy all parasites 

 with which the animal may become infested. 



Used in solution or ointment in a strength of 1 to 50 or 1 to 20. 

 For mange it is used in a 1 to 10 solution. 



Digitalis, fluid extract of. — A very dangerous poison, and should 

 not be administered internally. A valuable diuretic when applied 

 over the kidneys and well rubbed in. 



