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of the extract of belladonna (nightsbade) dissolved in the water. 

 When the inflammation is reduced, give one of the following 

 balls night and morning : of pulverized gentian root and nitrate 

 of potassa, each an ounce ; pulverized Jamaica ginger, half an 

 ounce; ground fenugreek seeds six drachms ; mix with molasses, 

 and divide into eight balls. In pure cases of debility (this 

 being one of the serious symptoms of the disease), or in the 

 early stages, previous to extensive inflammation being established, 

 one of the following should be given twice a day : — sulphate of 

 iron (green vitriol) two ounces ; pulverized ginger one ounce ; 

 pulverized gentian root two ounces ; mix with molasses, and 

 divide into eight balls. In cases where the lungs are affected, 

 give the following ball twice a day : of tartar emetic and pulver- 

 ized digitalis (foxglove) each one scruple ; nitrate of potash three 

 drachms; mix with molasses. Linseed tea, or oat-meal gruel 

 should be given frequently. No hay should be given, unless 

 the bowels are in good condition. If the liver is affected — 

 which may be known by the yellow tinge of the mucous mem- 

 brane, dung small and hard, horse lying on his side, and occa- 

 sionally looking at his side as if in pain, with occasional fits of 

 uneasiness — tlie following may be given, but must not be re- 

 peated ; of Barbadoes aloes three drachms, calomel and pulver- 

 ized digitalis each half a drachm ; make into a ball with molasses. 

 In all these cases where thel'e is soreness or swelling of the 

 throat, the parts should be freely blistered ; and the sides also, 

 if the lungs are involved. This mode of treatment has proved 

 very successful in the author's practice. 



