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and pigs, 2 to 4 drams or 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls; dogs, 20 to 25 

 drops. It is given in a pint of lukewarm water as a drench, 

 and may be given as often as every two hours in severe cases. 



22. Marshmallows. 



Source. — Marshmallows is obtained from a plant that 

 grows in this country, generally in the vicinity of rivers. 



Action and Use. — It is chiefly used in poultices, mixed 

 half and half with linseed meal and makes one of the most 

 effectual drawing and soothing poultices there is. It is also 

 used when boiled, the tea from it being mixed with lukewarm 

 water for bathing the milk-bag, for garget, milk-fever, etc. 

 It makes a very soothing bath for sore or irritated wounds 

 or swellings. Use one teacupful of the tea to a pint of 

 lukewarm water. 



23. Mustard. 



Source. — Mustard is obtained from a plant which grows 

 in most parts of Europe. The seeds are dried and ground, 

 and in this form used in practice. 



Action and Use. — It is chiefly used for mustard plasters 

 which are applied over the bowels in severe cases of colic or 

 inflammation to relieve the pain and check the inflammation. 

 In lung troubles it is applied over the ribs and chest, to the 

 back in diseases of the kidneys, and around the throat for 

 sore throat. To make a mustard plaster of ordinary strength 

 for a thin-skinned horse mix a quarter of a pound of mustard 

 with two dessertspoonfuls of flour and enough vinegar tc 

 make it in the form of a paste. In very severe cases use the 

 mustard and vinegar without the flour on cattle and horses 

 with very thick skin. Instead of applying it to an animal 

 with a cloth, merely rub it into the hair over the parts to be 

 blistered. 



24. Nux Vomica. 



Source. — Nux Vomica is obtained from the seeds of a 

 small tree that grows in India and Australia. These seeds 

 are dried, ground, and used in this powdered form. 



Action and Use. — It is a nerve stimulant, and is used in 

 all cases of paralysis where the nerves have lost their power. 

 Use it by taking equal parts of gentian and powdered nux 

 vomica, mix thoroughly, and for horses and cattle give a 

 dose of one teaspoonful three times a day in the feed or on 



