WORM POWJ^KRS. 



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No. 2. — Ginger, gentian, and sulphate of iron, 



of each, .... 2 pounds. 



Lard, 1 " 



Molasses, . . . . . 5 " Mix. 



The sulphate of iron to be linely powdered, and thoroughly incorporated 

 with the other ingredients ; the lard and molasseis to be dissolved, and the 

 mixed powder to be stirred in. Dose, one ounce night and morning. 



Worm Puwders. 



Tartar emetic, .... 2 drachms. 

 Linseed meal, . . . , .1 ounce. 

 To be given night and morning in a little bran, or on an empty stomach. 



2 drachms. 



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Worm Balls. 



No. 1. — Gentian quassia, camphor, sulphate 



of iron, of each, ... 2 drachms. 

 Made into a ball with common mass. — (Ihiii.) 



No. 2. — Assafoetida, .... 



Calomel and savin, of each, 

 Oil of male fern, ... 30 drops. 



Common mass sufficient to form a ball given at night, and a purge in 

 the morning. — (Gamgee.) 



Worm Drench. 



Linseed oil, ... .1 quart. 



Oil of turpentine, .... 2 ounces. 



To be prepared by bran mashes for two days ; allowed to fast for at 

 least eight hours, when the drench is to be carefully given ; and, if thought 

 necessary, repeated next morning, and followed by a purgative. 



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