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No. 46. Big Head. — One ounce oil origanum, two 

 ounces sweet oil, two ounces aqua ammonia, two 

 ounces tincture cantharides, two ounces spirits tur- 

 pentine, and one ounce oil rosemary. Give one 

 spoonful saltpetre every third day ; rub the mixture 

 in twice a day. 



No. 47. Bots. — As much red precipitate as will lie 

 on a ten cent piece ; mix with dough, and make into 

 a pilL If one does not relieve, repeat in an hour. 



No. 48. Gravel. — Steep half a pound of hops in a 

 quart of hot water, give it as hot as the horse can 

 stand it. 



No. 49. To Remove the Scum from the Eye in 

 Twenty-four Hours. — Take five cents worth of pul- 

 verized lunar caustic, and mix well with one ounce 

 of lard, and it is fit for use. 



No. 50. Weak Eyes. — One spoonful of honey, two 

 two spoonfuls fresh butter, one spoonful black pep- 

 per, and the yolk of an Qgg. Stew it for fifteen min- 

 utes over a slow fire, and strain through a woolen 

 cloth. Apply in and above the eye. 



No. 51. Woijbnds. — One quart of alcohol, one 

 ounce cayenne pepper, one pint spirits turpentine. 

 Shake well, and it is fit for use. 



No. 52. Scratches. — Two ounces castile soap, two 

 ounces rosin, one ounce lard, two ounces copperas, 

 and white of an Qgg ; stew it for fifteen minutes, and 

 it is fit for use. Bind it on the part for 24 hours, 

 then wash it well, and the cure is performed. 



No. 53. Sweating Liniment. — Take the yolks of 



