FOR STRAIN OK INFLAMMATION. 1063 



A Yery Fine Healing Preparation for Cuts. 



Equal parts tincture myrrh and balsam copiaba." To be u«ed 

 once a day. This is the favorite remedy of one of the most suc- 

 cessful horsemen in the country. It is one of the best of healing 

 remedies. 



A Good Application to a Putrid Ulcer. 



To remove foetid smell of fistulous v^^ithers, poll evil, canker, 

 and wounds, dilute chloride of lime, with twenty times its quan- 

 tity of water, and dress Avith it whenever there is an offensive dis- 

 charge. Mix a poultice with this preparation, and put it on. It 

 will remove all smell, and cleanse by its action. 



For Strain or Inflammation. 



Whenever there is much inflammation fi-om strain or wounds, 

 take — 



1 pound saltpetre, 1 gallon hot water. When cool, add 1 quart best 

 whisky. Saturate a sponge or cloth -with the preparation, and keep the part 

 thoroughly wet with it. 



To Cure Cuts or Bruises of the Cheeks.* 



They are liable to occur in some peculiar cases when using 

 third method of subjection. Use inside, — 



1 drachm tannin to ^ oz. borax, 3 to 4 parts water. Swab once a day in- 

 side tlie wound. For outside dressing use 1 ounce tincture of myrrh, 2 

 ounces tincture aloes, ^ pint water. 



If the horse is troublesome, liable to strike, tie with r. strong 

 halter, rather short, to the manger; then tie a rope or strong strap 

 around the neck, bring back between the fore legs, around the 

 near hind leg, and back through the loop around the neck ; pull 

 short enough to laise the foot from the ground to make fast. The 

 horse is now unable to rear, and will stand quietly to have the 

 parts dressed. Repeat dressing once a day, until cured. 



A great deal of trouble will be prevented when there is bruis- 

 ing of the cheeks, as stated, by bathing with hot water, and dress- 

 ing with calendula. The bathing must be continued until the in- 

 flammation is reduced, then dress with the calendula; but if neg- 

 lected, suppuration is liable to follow, making holes in the cheeks, 

 when the treatment must be as above. 



* This prescription was given the writer by Dr. Braily, chief veterinary surgeon 

 of the U. S. Cavalry during the Rebellion. It will be found all that can be desired 

 for healing all wounds inside cheeks or mouth. 



