650 THE HORSE 



EMBROCATIONS 



Embrocations or Liniments are stimulating or sedative external applica- 

 tions, intended to reduce the pain and inflammation of external parts when 

 rubbed into the skin with the hand. 



80. Mustard Embrocation — 



Best Flour of Mustard 6 ounces. 



Liquor of Ammonia 1^ ounces. 



Oil of TuriDentiiie 1^ ounces. 



Mix with sufficient water to form a thin paste. 



81. Stimulating Embrocation — 



Camphor ^ ounce. 



Oil of Turpentine 1^ ounces. 



Spirit of Wine l| ounces. Mix. 



82. Sweating Embrocation for Wingalls, etc.— 



Strong Mercurial Ointment 2 ounces. 



Camphor . . . ^ ounce. 



Oil of Rosemary 2 drachma. 



Oil of Turpentine 1 ounce. Mix. 



83. Another, but Stronger — 



Strong Mercurial Ointment 2 ounces. 



Oil of Bay 1 ounce. 



Oil of Origanum J ounce. 



Powdered Cantharides | ounce. Mix. 



A popular embrocation universally used and sold as a proprietary 

 article is made as follows : — 



84. One whole Egg 



Strong Acetic Acid 1^ fluid ounces. 



Oil of Turpentine l| fluid ounces. 



Water half-a-pint. 



First whip the egg and add the turpentine slowly and with frequent agitation, then 

 the acetic acid, and lastly the water. 



The ammonia liniment of the British Pharmacopoeia is a useful applica 

 tion for sprains, and is made by simply agitating one part of strong Liquid 

 Aromonia with three parts of olive oil. Any other vegetable oil will do for 

 veterinary purposes, but none emulsify so completely as to satisfy the 

 pharmacist. 



EMULSIONS 



When oily matters have their globules broken down by friction with 

 mucilaginous substances, such as gum arable or yolk of egg, they are called 

 emulsions, and are specially useful in soothing irritation of the mucous 

 membrane, of the trachea, and bronchi. 



85. Simple Emulsion — 



Linseed Oil 2 ounces. 



Honey 3 ounces. 



Soft Water 1 pint. 



Carbonate of Potass 1 draclim. 



Dissolve the honey and potass in the water ; then add the linseed oil by degrees in a 

 large mortar, when it should assume a milky appearance. It may be given night 

 and morning. 



