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pneumonia, and pleurisy ; the stomach and bowels in colic 

 and enteritis ; the back and loins in all affections of the kid- 

 neys and urinary organs. It is also excellent to apply to the 

 region of the brain in all cerebral disturbances. If applied 

 early enough it will cure tumors and other swellings. 



This liniment will* be found of exceeding value to the hu- 

 man subject in various nervous affections, especially in head- 

 ache and toothache. 



MERCURIAL SALVE. 

 IV. 



Take of metallic mercury (quicksilver; a quantity equal 

 in size to a pea; of iodine, the same amount ; of corrosive 

 sublimate, one ounce, finely pulverized. Mix these with two 

 table-spoonfuls of lard until thoroughly combined. 



Use. — This salve will cure thrush, scratches, and foot-evil, 

 but will not cure the other diseases of the foot. It will cure 

 nearly ;all cutaneous diseaifes, such as mange, surfeit, etc., 

 and all eruptions. It is not so powerful as the corrosive 

 liniment, and, therefore, better than this in cases requiring 

 mild treatment. It should be well rubbed into the skin 

 with the end of the finger, or a rough rag or brush. Care 

 should be taken in using this salve to keep it from the finger 

 nails, as it corrodes and sometimes destroys them entirely. 



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SULPHUR OINTMENT. 

 V. 



Take half an ounce of red precipitate, one ounce of sul- 

 phur, and four ounces of lard ; mix well together and pre- 

 serve for use. 



Use. — This ointment is used to kill vermin on the horse, 

 and to anoint the skin in such diseases as surfeit, mange, 

 and all dryness and eruptions of the skin. It is a disinfect- 

 ant for these diseases, as well as for all diseases of the feet 

 and legs, such as thrush, grease, scratches, and foot-evil. It 

 is good for slight galls on the back and shoulders. It is, on 

 the whole, an invaluable remedy, and should be kept in 

 every stable. 



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