516 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



5. Oil of Palm. 



Country practitioners hardly know there is such an 

 article as this, which has the consistence of all the 

 other properties of lard with the addition of a most 

 fragrant smell. In quantities it may be also purchased 

 cheaper than lard, and as it does not become rancid, 

 it is generally to be preferred : it must also be less 

 noxious to the stomach of the horse than the animal 

 oil of the swine. 



The essential or volatile oils are : — 



1. Oil of Amber, 



An anti-spasmodic not much in use. It is said to 

 have a peculiar property of hastening the action 

 of aloes. 



2. Oil of Anniseed. 



This is an excellent warm aromatic, and may very 

 properly be added to cordial balls in doses ol ten or 

 thirty drops. 



3. Oil of Caraways 



May be used in the same way, and considered in a 

 similar point of view. 



