420 dadd's veterinary medicine and surgery. 



Fluid Extract of Colchicum. 



(^Colehicum Autumnale.) 



This extract is prepared from the roots and seeds of the pbiut 

 It is celebrated for the treatment of rheumatism, inflammatory 

 diseases of the joints, and inter-articular lameness. Dose, on* 

 drachm, two or three times per day. 



Fluid Extract of Yellow Jessamine. 



(GeUeminum Sempervirens.) 



This agent is u^d as a sedative in the treatment of plearisy and 

 pneumonia in the early or acute stage. It is also a powerful febri- 

 fhge, hence it is indicated in all acute fevers. It entirely dis» 

 penses with use of the fleam. Dose, from onf, to three drachms. 



Fluid Extract of "WrrcH hazel. 



(Ilamamelis Virginica.] 



Witch-hazel is used as a local astringent in the treatment of 

 ** bog and blood spavin." It is prepared for use as follows : 



Fluid extract of witch-hazel 6 ob. 



Proof spirits 1 pint. 



Mix. 



Apply a portion twice daily. 



Fluid Extract of Hops. 



[Uumulus Lupulus.) 



This preparation of hops is used as a tonic in general debility, 

 ftnd as a narcotic in diseases of the nervous system. It is a relia- 

 ble remedy to induce sleep and relieve pain. Dose, from two to 

 four drachms, to be repeated as occasion seems to require. 



Fluid Extract of Golden Seal. 



[Ilydrastit Canadensis.) 



The golden seal is a pure tonic, and its use is indicated in all 

 cases of debility, loss of appetite, derangement of the digestive 

 organs, and torpidity of the liver. Dose, from two to four 

 drachms. 



