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This makes a most effectual lotion for healing all kinds 

 6f wounds and bruises where the skin is broken, also where 

 the skin is irritated, such as in scratches, grease, etc. 



3. Acid Liniment. 



Persons getting this liniment that are not experienced in 

 handling drugs had better get the druggist to mix it for 

 them, as it is a little dangerous mixing the sulphuric acid 

 with other drugs, and requires to be carefully handled. 

 The following are the proportions for one quart which is 

 best mixed in a quart bottle or a quart self-sealer: 



First. — Put in two ounces or eight dessertspoonfuls of 

 spirits of turpentine. 



Second. — Put in one-half ounce of sulphuric acid. Pour 

 this very slowly into the bottle by letting it run down the 

 inside of the bottle, which is better turned sideways. Take 

 about five minutes to pour it in. 



Third. — Pour slowly into the bottle two ounces or eight 

 dessertspoonfuls of methylated spirits of alcohol. 



Fourth. — Pour in enough cider vinegar to make a quart, 

 then shake well and it is ready for use. 



It is a most effectual sweat blister for removing puffy 

 enlargements, such as bog spavin, wind galls, thoroughpins 

 and other puffy swellings around the legs, by applying it 

 every third day. It is also an effectual remedy for sweeny, 

 curbs, etc., when it is necessary to work the horse. It is 

 also an effectual remedy for rheumatism when used to rub 

 the affected joints every third day. It is also used in various 

 other ways as you will notice through the book. 



4. Creolin Lotion. 



The following proportions are for one pint of Creolin 

 Lotion : 



First. — Pour one-quarter ounce or one dessertspoonful 

 of creolin into a pint bottle. 



Second. — Pour in enough drinking water to make a pint, 

 shake well and it is ready for use. 



This makes an excellent healing lotion for wounds, and 

 by making it double strength is a most effectual wash for 

 destroying germs, parasites, lice or ticks on all animals. It 

 is used in various other places as you may see in this book. 



