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5. Eye Wash. 



The following proportions are to make an eight-ounce 

 bottle of eye wash : 



Sulphate of Zinc J4 dram. 



Sugar of Lead ]/ 2 dram. 



Fluid Extract of Belladonna 30 drops. 



Add enough hard water to make eight ounces, shake 

 thoroughly and the wash is ready for use. 



This makes a very cheap and effectual wash for sore 

 eyes, or sores around the eyes in all kinds of animals. Apply 

 twice a day after bathing with lukewarm water or new milk. 



6. Carbolic Oil. 



The following proportions are for a four-ounce bottle: 



Olive or Sweet Oil 4 ounces. 



Carbolic Acid 20 drops. 



Shake well together and this makes a splendid applica- 

 tion for healing wounds. 



7. Green Salve. 



The following are the proportions for making green 

 salve : 



First. — Take of mutton tallow, one-half pound, lard, 

 three-quarters of a pound, beeswax, two ounces; put in a pot 

 and stir over a hot fire until it is melted. 



Second. — Continue stirring, and pour in one-half ounce 

 of verdigris. Stir it over the fire for fifteen minutes. 



Third. — Take off the fire and add one ounce of spirits of 

 turpentine and continue stirring until it is cold, when it is 

 ready for use. 



This is one of the best healing salves known, especially 

 when a wound is nearly healed, as it keeps the wound soft, 

 draws the edges together and allows the hair to grow over 

 better. Melt it in a spoon and apply with* a feather. 



8. Mercury Blister. 



Biniodid of Mercury or Red Precipitate l]/ 2 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 



Mix thoroughly and this is one of the best blisters for 

 blistering bony enlargements, such as splints, spavins, ring- 

 bones, sidebones, etc. Rub into the part well, grease it three 

 days after, and in three weeks repeat the blister. Repeat in 



