72 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Absorbent Ointment. 



Iodine, three drachms. 



Iodide of potassium, three drachms. 



Adeps benzoatiis, sufficient to make four ounces in all. 



Blistering Essence. 



Powdered cantharides, two ounces. 



Powdered euphorbium, one ounce. 



Rectified spirit, one pint and a half. 

 Digest for ten days, and strain. The essence may be used 

 for sprains and the like, also for dressing rowels, setons, 

 and so forth. 



Mustard Liniment (Mustard Essence). 



Mustard, four ounces. 

 Oil of turpentine, five fluid ounces. 

 Digest for ten days, and add a sufficient quantity of 

 linseed-oil. 



Ointment of Red Iodide of Mercury. 



Biniodide of mercury, one pound. 

 Olive-oil, one pint. 

 Mix well, and add seven pounds of melted lard. 



Ointment of Cantharides. 



Lard, four pounds. 



Resin, four pounds. 



Powdered cantharides, one pound. 



Ointment of Cantharides. 



Powdered cantharides, one part. 

 Venice turpentine, one part. 

 Resin, one part. 

 Palm-oil or lard, four parts. 



