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Lanolin. — Useil as a base for ointments in the same manner as 

 cosmoline. 



Lead, acetate of. — Astringent and a valuable remedy for relieving 

 local pain. Used externally to cool and relieve sprains, inflamed 

 tendons and joints, and to relieve itching skin diseases. 

 The white lotion is made as follows: 

 Acetate of lead, 1 ounce. 

 Sulphate of zinc, 1 ounce 

 Water, 1 quart. 

 Shake well and apply several times daily. 



The lotion is a very valuable remed}'^ for the relief of all external 

 diseases accompanied by heat and swelling; also an excellent dressing 

 for wounds. 



Lime, cMoride of. — This is the best disinfectant that we have. 

 Four ounces to 1 gallon of water is the proper strength. This solu- 

 tion should be used as a wash for the disinfection of stables. A 

 small portion of chloride of lime placed around in stables will destroy 

 tlie odor arising from decomposed urine. 



Lunar caustic. — Used for the removal of warts and proud flesh. 

 Four grains to 1 ounce of water make a good application for the 

 removal of the cloudiness remaining after an attack of ophthalmia. 

 \ Mercury, bichloride of (corrosive sublimate; antiseptic tablets). — 

 Dissolved in water this is the n^ost energetic antiseptic; 1 to 1,000 

 solution is the proper strength to use in the treatment of all wounds. 

 Two tablets to a quart of water give this strength; if the bichloride 

 is in bulk, use 15 grains to a quart of water, and add 15 grains of 

 chloride of ammonia to insure complete dissolution. 



Mercury, mild chloride (calomel). — Internally, a cholagogue. 

 Dose, \ to 2 drams. It is not used alone, but is combined with 

 aloes. 



Calomel, 1 dram. 

 Barbados aloes, 4 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Water to make a ball. 

 Externally, antiseptic and drying. Used in the treatment of 

 ^ ulcers and thrush. 



Mercury, hiniodide. — Used as a blister; its effects are very pene- 

 trating. Used principally in the treatment of spavins, splints, side- 

 bones, ringbones, and all bony enlargements. 

 Binioide of mercury, 1 part. 

 Cosmoline, 5 to 6 parts. 

 Mix and rub together thoroughly. 

 Apply with friction for at least ten minutes. 



Nux vomica, powdered. — A nerve stimulant and tonic. Dose, ^ to 

 1 dram. It is a very useful tonic in building up the tone of the 



