524 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



phor, but more particularly with powdered camomile. 

 In the more early stages of the epidemic catarrh, it 

 may be united with nitre and oxymel. The dose is 

 from four to six ounces. 



In strains and ligamentary lameness, it forms a very 

 usefol external appUcation also. 



Ammonia, Carbonate of. 



This is called salt of hartshorn ; carbonated water 

 of ammonia is the spirit of hartshorn of the shops. It 

 is convenient in veterinary practice, from its peculiar 

 properties of uniting oil and water. Internally, it is 

 an anti-spasmodic, in doses of eight to ten drachms. 



DIGESTIVE OINTMENT. 



Of these there are several : they are principally used 

 as stimulants to wounds just healing, and produce a 

 healthy state and action in them, especially after the 

 application of caustics. 



No. 1. 

 Turner's Cerate - - - 6 ounces, 

 Turpentine - - - - 2 ounces, 

 mixed. 



Or, take of — 



No. 2. 

 Common Turpentine - - 3 ounces, 



and beat it up with the yolk of two or three eggs, and 

 add— 



