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Acid, carbolic. — A valuable antiseptic and disinfectant. A 5 

 per cent solution makes a very good wash for all wounds. A 

 very good prescription for local use is the following: 

 Carbolic acid, 6 drams. 

 Glycerin, 1}^ ounces. 

 Water to make 1 pint. 

 Acid, scdicylic. — A useful antiseptic. A valuable remedy in 

 the treatment of rheumatism. The dose given is from 3 to 6 

 drams. Best given mixed with boracic acid. 

 Salicylic acid, 3 to 6 drams. 

 Boracic acid, 1 to 3 drams. 

 Make into one powder, and repeat three times a day. 

 Salicylic acid dusted upon a wound will remove the granula- 

 tions of proud flesh. 



Acid, tannic. — An astringent and antiseptic. It is given inter- 

 nally in diarrhea and dysentery. Dose, 30 grains to 1 dram. 

 The following prescription may be given: 

 Acid, tannic, }{ to 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, }^ to 1 dram. 

 Make into one ball and repeat every two hours until the diar- 

 rhea is checked. 



Tannic acid is an excellent remedy, used in the form of a satu- 

 rated solution (with water), for hardening tender shoulders. 



Aconite. — Is a dangerous poison and should not be used 

 internally, but locally. Mixed with other drugs it makes a good 

 anodyne liniment: 



Aconite, 2 ounces. 

 Alcohol, 5 ounces. 

 Opium, tincture, 4 ounces. 

 Witch-hazel, distilled, 5 ounces. 

 Mix, and apply several times daily. 



Alcohol. — Stimulant. Given for weak heart in debilitatirg dis- 

 eases, such as lung troubles, etc. Dose, 2 to 4 ounces in 1 pint of 

 water, and repeated every four to six hours, as required. 

 It is useful in the formation of liniments. 



Aloes, Barbados. — A purgative; it is the general purgative for 

 the horse. Dose, 6 to 8 drams. 



Aloes, Barbados, 6 to 8 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Make into a ball and give upon an empty stomach. 



