224 THE HOG. 



DIGITALIS. A valuable sedative medicine in cases of fever. 



Epf-OM SALTS. A Very useful and efficient purgative, suitable to 

 most cases of common occurrence. From half an ounce to an 

 ounce and a half may be ordinarily given. 



GENTIAN. An excellent stomachic ; every aperient draught should 

 contain a portion of this or the next-mentioned matter 



GINGER. Also a good stomachic, and a tonic as well. From 

 three scruples to a drachm and a half may be given .of this and the 

 preceding drug. 



LINSEED OIL. Valuable as an occasional purgative, especially 

 where there is much intestinal inflammation. 



MERCURIAL OINTMENT. Used for mange and scabs, in conjunc- 

 tion with the sulphur ointment. The proportions are one part of 

 the former to eight parts of the latter. 



NITRE. An excellent cooling medicine in all cases where there 

 is tendency to fever. From one to two drachms may be given dis- 

 solved in the water the animal drinks. 



PALM OIL. The best emollient to form the basis of all ointments 

 for cutaneous eruptions. 



SALT. A valuable adjunct in purifying the blood, and maintain- 

 ing the animals in good condition. A small quantity should be regu- 

 larly mingled with the food. 



SULPHUR. A good cooling medicine, and the best gentle aperient 

 for ordinary use we have. It also constitutes the chief ingredient 

 in mange-ointment. 



TARTAR EMETIC. Useful as an emetic. 



VINEGAR. Valuable in all cases requiring cooling fomentations. 



TOBACCO. A decoction of this plant efficacious and soothing in 

 cases of mange and cutaneous eruptions, especially when mingled 

 with equal parts of digitalis. 



TURPENTINE. A destructive agent in cases of worms : it may 

 be given to swin } without danger. 



