460 THE HORSE. 



87. In Old Standing CorroH (Stomach) — 



Asafcetida 3 drachms. 



Galbanum 1 drachm. 



Carbonate of Ammonia . . . ^ drachm. 



Ginger 1^ drachm. 



Honey enough to form a ball. 



88. A Steong Expectorant Bali, — 



Emetic Tartar ^ drachm. 



Calomel 15 grains. 



Digitalis ^ drachm. 



Powdered Squills I drachm. 



Linseed meal and water enough to form a ball, which is not to be re- 

 peated without great care. 



FEBRIFUGES 



{Fiver Balls and Powders), 



Generally called fever medicines, are given to allay the arte- 

 rial and nervous excitements which accompany febrile action. 

 They do this partly by their agency on the heart and arteries 

 through the nervous system, and partly by increasing the secre- 

 tions of the skin and kidneys. 



89. Fevee Ball — 



Nitre 4 drachms. 



Camphor U drachm. 



Calomel and Opium, of each . 1 scruple. 



Linseed meal and water enough to form a ball. Or, 



90. Emetic Tartar 1 J to 2 drachms. 



Compound Powder of Tragacanth . 2 drachms. 



Linseed meal as above. Or, 



91. Nitre 3 drachms. 



Camphor 2 drachms. 



Mix as above. 



92. Cooling Powder for Mabh — 



Nitre 6 drs. to 1 onnce. 



May be given in a bran mash. 



93. Cooling Drench — 



Nitre I ounce. 



Sweet Spirit of Nitre . . -2 ounces. 

 Tincture of Digitalis . . .2 drachms. 

 Whey 1 pint. 



LOTIONS, OR WASHES 



Consist in liquids applied tc the external parts, either to cool 

 chem or to produce a healthy action in the vessels. 



