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Used in the form of powder, ointment, or dissolved in 20 to 40 

 parts of water. 



The white lotion is made as follows: 



Acetate of lead, 1 ounce. 

 Sulphate of zinc, 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 quart. 



Shake well and apply several times daily. 



The lotion is a very valuable remedy for the relief of all exter- 

 nal diseases accompanied by heating and swelling. 



Lime, chloride o/.— This is the best disinfectant that we have. 

 Four ounces to 1 gallon of water is the proper strength. This 

 solution should be used as a wash for the disinfection of stables. 

 A small portion of choride of lime placed around in stables will 

 destroy the odor arising from decomposed urine. 



Lunar caustic— JJsed for the removal of warts and proud flesh. 

 Four grains to one ounce of water make a good application for 

 the removal of the cloudiness remaining after an attack of oph- 

 thalmia. 



Mercury, bichloride of (corrosive sublimate; antiseptic tab- 

 lets).— Dissolved in water this is the most energetic antiseptic. 

 One to 1 ,000 solution is the proper strength to use in the treat- 

 ment of all wounds. 



3Iercury, mild chloride (calomel.)— Internally, a cholagogue. 

 Dose, 3^ to 2 drams. It is not used alone, but is combined with 

 aloes. 



Calomel, 1 dram. 

 Barbados aloes, 4 drams. 

 Ginger, 1 dram. 

 Water to make a ball. 



Externally, antiseptic and dr>ang. Used in the treatment of 

 ulcers and thrush. 



Mercury, biniodide.—V sed as a blister; its eftects are very 

 psnetrating. Us3d principally in the treatment of spavins, 

 splints, sidebones, ringbones, and all bony enlargements. 



Biniodide of mercury, 1 part. 

 Cosmoline, 6 to 8 parts. 



Mix and rub together thoroughly. ^^^ 



Apply with friction for at least ten minutes. 



